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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryPeople
The Farewell Guide names former Dignity chief exec as new COO
Online funeral comparison platform, The Farewell Guide, has announced the appointment of former Dignity chief executive, Kate Davidson, MBE, as…
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12 FebruaryPeople
ICCM names Mathew Crawley as new CEO
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has announced that Mathew Crawley has been named its new chief executive,…
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11 FebruaryBusiness
Kingfisher Funerals becomes employee-owned
Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services has become an Employee Owned Trust (EOT), meaning that its employees now effectively own the business. …
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10 FebruaryFuneral Plans
A.W. Lymn to begin work on first barrows site following delays
A.W. Lymn is set to begin building the region’s first barrows site on George’s Lane just outside the village of…
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7 FebruaryCharity
Vinters Park Crem donates £11,600 to Family Forever JP
Vinters Park Crematorium has made a £11,600 donation to a local Maidstone charity, Family Forever JP, which helps families of…
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6 FebruaryCharity
Bristol firm offers free Will service in support of Jessie May
Bristol-based ELM Legal Services is offering free Will writing services in support of Jessie May, a registered children’s charity, in…
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6 FebruaryEconomy
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level since June…
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5 FebruaryFuneral Plans
Thoulstone Park awaits council go-ahead for natural burial site
The owners of Thoulstone Park, James and Alka Hughes-Hallett, have submitted a planning application to Wiltshire Council to create a…
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4 FebruaryCharity
Funeral Partners to donate over £60k to local causes in 2025
Funeral Partners has launched seven new funding initiatives which will grant approximately £63,000 throughout the year to local charities. These…
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3 FebruaryBusiness
Leverton and Sons wins gold Greener Globe Funeral Standard award
Leverton and Sons has attained a gold award from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard scheme for its efforts in making…
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