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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Jul- 2021 -6 JulyCharity
Councils failing to follow public health funeral law, investigation finds
Councils across England and Wales are reportedly failing to effectively provide public health funerals to a required degree. According to…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchFuneral Plans
Welsh gov to offer £500 contribution toward child funeral costs
The Welsh government has announced that from 1 April, families who have registered the loss of a child under the…
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12 MarchCoronavirus
CMI notes over 50,000 excess deaths in second wave
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has noted that the UK has experienced over 50,000 excess deaths…
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5 MarchEvents
Westerleigh Group to host online Mother Day remembrance service
Westerleigh crematorium is hosting a Mother’s Day service which will be broadcast on the group’s social media channels and websites,…
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Feb- 2021 -9 FebruaryBusiness
Westerleigh Group announces new build crematorium
Westerleigh Group has announced that Sirhowy Valley Crematorium has been built. The new site became operational on 4 February 2021…
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Nov- 2020 -27 NovemberCoronavirus
Non-Covid deaths at home exceed 30,000 since March
Over 30,000 deaths, not related to Covid-19, have taken place in private homes in England and Wales since the beginning…
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11 NovemberLatest News
Proposal submitted for new Powys crematorium
A proposal has been submitted to the Powys county council, revealing plans to develop a new crematorium in the county,…
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Oct- 2020 -19 OctoberCoronavirus
Wales announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown
The Welsh government has announced a two-week “firebreak” national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23…
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustBusiness
CMA abandons funeral cost control plans due to pandemic impact
The CMA has revealed it has abandoned plans to introduce cost controls on the funeral industry due to the impact…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneCoronavirus
Council-maintained cemeteries in Wales increase mourner limit to 20
The number of mourners attending funerals at Coychurch Crematorium and council-maintained cemeteries in Wales has been increased from 10 to…
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