Year: 2019

‘Jerusalem’ tops list of songs over 50s want played at funeral

According to a new study, 70% of over 50s would like to have music played at their funeral service, with…

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Govt to update crematoria provisions to reflect cultures and faiths

A package of measures to update crematoria to reflect the needs of different cultures and faiths in modern Britain has…

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Aston Lark discusses: Staff training and record-keeping

Hello, I hope you enjoyed reading my colleague Nick’s article last month on the benefits of purchasing your home and…

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Woodall Nicholson Group acquires Binz funeral vehicles

Woodall Nicholson Group, based in Westhoughton, Bolton UK, have exclusively acquired the intellectual property, trademarks and strategic assets of the…

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Scottish funeral director takes presidential chain at SAIF

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) is to be headed by a Scottish funeral director for…

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Aspen Chapel reopens following £250,000 refurbishment

The Aspen Chapel at the North Devon Crematorium has been reopened following the completion of a refurbishment project. Work began…

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Deathbed discussions

Greg Wise has been shot, drowned, hanged and stabbed in the course of his acting career.  But he has learned…

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CMA launches funerals market investigation

Following publication of its interim report in November 2018, the CMA consulted on whether to progress to a market investigation.…

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The Great Pompey Cake-Off Competition launches in aid of charity

The Co-operative Funeralcare, North End is sponsoring a new baking competition in Portsmouth in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust. The…

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Community garden launches in Southwick

A Hove funeral coordinator has partnered with Eastbrook Primary Academy to launch a community garden project on Sunday 10 March.…

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