Business
Woodall Nicholson Group acquires Binz funeral vehicles
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 16:13
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…
Dignity’s profits drop as funeral price war continues
Thursday, 23 May 2019, 17:12
Dignity’s profits drop as funeral price war continues
Funeral provider Dignity has seen a decline in revenue and profits in its preliminary results for the 52 weeks to…
Mayor reopens refurbished funeral home
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 17:17
Mayor reopens refurbished funeral home
The mayor of Brent has reopened a Kensal Rise funeral home after it had closed for extensive refurbishment. Mayor of…
Funeral director installs defibrillator in hearse
Thursday, 14 February 2019, 15:35
Funeral director installs defibrillator in hearse
An Ipswich-based funeral firm, GM Taylor Funeral Directors, has installed a defibrillator in its hearses making it the first in…
Crematorium makes history with ‘UK first’ Pooja Room
Monday, 4 February 2019, 16:12
Crematorium makes history with ‘UK first’ Pooja Room
The Great Glen Crematorium held a service and dedication day on Saturday 2 February for the blessing of Shiva and…
Braemar Finance appoints Sarah Parkins to marketing manager
Monday, 4 February 2019, 15:51
Braemar Finance appoints Sarah Parkins to marketing manager
Direct funding firm, Braemar Finance, has appointed Sarah Parkins to its team as the new marketing manager. Braemar Finance provides…
Down to Earth launches new ‘Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment’ training
Friday, 1 February 2019, 14:21
Down to Earth launches new ‘Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment’ training
Funeral support group, Down To Earth, has announced a new ‘Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment’ training scheme for funeral professionals.…
Community-focused west Yorkshire funeral firm joins Funeral Partners
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 17:19
Community-focused west Yorkshire funeral firm joins Funeral Partners
Keighley-based Melia Powell Funeral Service has pledged to continue building on its “strong roots in the local community” after becoming…
‘Northern Ireland’s most qualified funeral director’ reprimanded by ASA
Thursday, 24 January 2019, 17:02
‘Northern Ireland’s most qualified funeral director’ reprimanded by ASA
A Northern Irish funeral director has been reprimanded by the ASA after calling himself “Northern Ireland’s most qualified funeral director”,…
Solihull mayor unveils historic funeral home’s new look
Monday, 21 January 2019, 15:50
Solihull mayor unveils historic funeral home’s new look
Mayor of Solihull councillor Flo Nash and her consort Alan Nash unveiled the commemorative plaque at the newly refurbished Thomas…