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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Jun- 2022 -20 JunePeople
Swansea brothers continue father’s legacy in funeralcare
Funeralcare professionals James and Edward Murray have followed in their father Paul’s footsteps to provide support to bereaved communities in…
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Apr- 2022 -19 AprilEvents
Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster joins NAFD Conference line-up
Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster has joined the NAFD Annual General Meeting and Conference line-up, with the event set to…
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14 AprilCurrent Affairs
Q1 mortality below pre-pandemic levels, CMI finds
Mortality in the first quarter of 2022 was slightly lower than in the first quarters of 2019 and 2020, before…
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11 AprilCharity
Westerleigh gifts £10k to hospital charity
Westerleigh Group announced it has given a £10k gift to Southmead Hospital Charity. Westerleigh Group is a UK owner and…
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Mar- 2022 -24 MarchEvents
NAFD Summer School returns to Durham University
The NAFD will host its second, exclusive three-day residential Summer School at St Chad’s College, Durham University this summer, with…
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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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