Wales
Wales has a distinct funeral sector shaped by devolved governance, cultural traditions, and regional service needs. From public health policy to burial and cremation regulation, the Welsh government plays a direct role in shaping funeral operations across the country. Funeral Service Times provides dedicated coverage of developments affecting funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and bereavement services in Wales, including legislation, local authority initiatives, operational challenges, and sector news. Content is tailored to support professionals working across Wales with informed, context-specific insight.
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Feb- 2022 -14 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAFD reshapes senior team as part of five-year strategy
Jon Levett, CEO of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), has launched the process of reshaping the association’s team…
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Jan- 2022 -17 JanuaryPeople
Cam Valley Crematorium appoints new site manager
The Westerleigh Group has appointed Sam Cunningham as the new site manager for Cam Valley Crematorium, which serves the communities…
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5 JanuaryLatest News
Westerleigh Group appoints new CEO
Westerleigh Group has announced that Debbie Smith will take up the role of CEO from 10 January 2022. Westerleigh Group…
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Nov- 2021 -26 NovemberCommunity
New crematorium to open in the West Midlands
A new crematorium is being built to serve the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire, and is due…
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18 NovemberLatest News
Westerleigh Group to hold in-person Christmas remembrance services
Westerleigh Group’s crematoria across the UK will welcome guests back in-person for their annual Christmas carol and remembrance services in…
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11 NovemberEvents
Wessex Vale wins best AGFD Crematorium award
Wessex Vale Crematorium in Hampshire has been named Crematorium of the Year by the Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD).…
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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustBusiness
Kirkleatham Crematorium wins ‘Gold Prize’ at industry event
The Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium in Yearby has been awarded the 2021 ‘Gold Prize’ in the small/medium burial ground…
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24 AugustBusiness
Westerleigh Group marks Covid-19 with 34 memorials
Westerleigh Group has announced that 34 memorials to mark the Covid-19 pandemic were unveiled throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The…
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Jul- 2021 -30 JulyCoronavirus
Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium opens Covid-19 memorial
A Covid-19 memorial at Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium in Hertfordshire is now available for the public to visit. The memorial…
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16 JulyPeople
Westerleigh Group names Giles Palmer as head of grounds
Westerleigh Group, the UK’s largest independent owner-operator of crematoria, has announced the appointment of Giles Palmer as head of grounds. …
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