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    Accredited training promoted amid lack of funeral regulation

    Accredited training is being promoted by parts of England’s funeral sector as the main safeguard for bereaved families while the…
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    The Martins Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners

    The Martins Funeral Directors, a long-established funeral home in Crawley, West Sussex, has been acquired by Funeral Partners, marking a…
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    BoE cuts interest rates to 3.75%

    The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the level has…
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    ICCM appoints new technical services officer

    The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has announced the appointment of Oliver Thompson as its new technical services…
    5 days ago

    SAIF backs Scottish legislation to allow water cremation

    The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed the Scottish government’s legislation that would allow alkaline hydrolysis,…

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      Features
      Monday, 7 April 2025, 14:16

      A.W. Lymn’s barrows: a legacy in stone

      In a quiet pocket of the Nottinghamshire countryside, something ancient is being reborn. After a period of delay, family-run funeral…
      Business Bites
      Monday, 24 February 2025, 16:47

      What to know about the new Scottish funeral regulations

      The end-of-life sector in Scotland is a few weeks away from a huge step-change. On March 1, a new funeral…
      Features
      Friday, 14 February 2025, 16:42

      The mushroom coffin has landed in the UK – and it’s a big deal

      The future of funerals has arrived in the UK, and it is growing – literally. At a special unveiling event…
      Features
      Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 16:31

      The industry’s take on Sunlife’s Cost of Dying figures

      While SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report has highlighted a rise in funeral costs, concerns have been raised by funeral…
      Features
      Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 12:20

      The rise of women in the funeral profession

      Once perceived as a male-dominated field, the funeral industry has seen remarkable transformation over recent decades, with women now playing…
      Features
      Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 15:32

      UKCA regulations: Safeguard your team, equipment, and workplace

      With the introduction of new UKCA regulations on 1st January 2025, ensuring safety during engraving is more important than ever.…
      Features
      Friday, 8 November 2024, 16:08

      EverWith memorial jewellery launches with Central Co-op Funeralcare

      EverWith has established itself as a leading provider of affordable, high-quality memorial jewellery since its inception in 2018, crafting over…
      Features
      Monday, 10 June 2024, 15:22

      Greener goodbyes

      As environmental awareness grows, many people are rethinking how their choices impact the planet, even in death. The funeral industry,…
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