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Feb- 2018 -19 FebruaryPeople
New funeral plan commitment aims to help thousands more rest in peace
Co-op Funeralcare is introducing a new additional commitment for clients choosing to pay monthly for their funeral plan. Customers taking…
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15 FebruaryPeople
New partnership champions counselling for bereaved people
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and Cruse Bereavement Care (Cruse) have formed a partnership to promote the…
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12 FebruaryTrade Organisations
FFMA’s national president retires after 18 years
The Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) held its slightly delayed annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 17 January 2018 where…
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6 FebruaryPeople
UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland
Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on 5 February 2018. The company offers simple, direct…
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5 FebruaryPeople
Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans
Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…
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2 FebruaryPeople
National charity, Cruse Bereavement Care announces new CEO
Cruse Bereavement Care, charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, announced the appointment of Steven Wibberley as…
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Jan- 2018 -30 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Teignmouth undertaker ordered to repay stolen charity cash
A funeral director who stole thousands of pounds in charity donations has been ordered by the Exeter Crown Court to…
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23 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Government makes new changes to funeral payments
The government has introduced a new scheme to make it easier and cheaper to help those on a low income…
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22 JanuaryTechnology/Equipment
‘Deep freeze’ funerals could be coming to the UK
A ‘green’ alternative to burials and cremation could be coming to the UK in the form of ‘deep freeze’ funerals.…
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19 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Dignity lowers funeral prices; warns on 2018 profits
Dignity, the UK’s only listed provider of funeral related services, has confirmed that its results for the period ended 29…
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