New funeral parlour to open in the Bouet

        July 4, 2026

New funeral parlour to open in the Bouet

Good Morning Jersey — 2026-07-04
Permission has been given for a funeral parlour to open in a residential area in St Peter Port, despite some neighbours raising concerns about the plan....
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New funeral parlour to open in the Bouet
• Permission has been given for a funeral parlour to open in a residential area in St Peter Port, despite some neighbours raising concerns about the plan.
• Serenity Funeral Services will be based at Jamaica Hall in Le Bouet after planning permission was granted earlier this week.
• The company had asked for a change of use
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