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Oct- 2020 -16 October
Crescent Funerals welcomes UK’s youngest funeral director
James Chorley has become the UK’s youngest funeral director after completing his certificate in funeral practice at the age of…
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12 October
Funeral arranger launches country single to raise money for hospice
A funeral arranger and award-nominated country music artist aims to raise thousands of pounds for an Eastbourne hospice with the…
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5 October
Nominations open for IFD College Award
The Independent Funeral Directors’ (IDF) has announced that nominations are open for its college’s latest honour: the Matthew Gallagher Award.…
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Sep- 2020 -11 September
Eastbourne directors use art therapy to help bereaved during Covid-19
An Eastbourne funeral directors combined art classes with bereavement support to help those who have lost loved ones during the…
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Jul- 2020 -28 July
Barnston Estate to offer natural burial ground
Barnston Estate has announced it has received planning permission to build its own natural burial ground. The family estate in…
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Jun- 2020 -30 June
Plans revealed for new crematorium in Holderness
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking cabinet approval, in principle, to develop a business case to build a crematorium…
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23 June
Central Co-op thanks hospice workers for their efforts during coronavirus crisis
Hospice staff have been sent “thank you” packages by Central England Co-op to show its “appreciation for their efforts in…
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Apr- 2020 -15 April
Solihull council latest to cap number of mourners at funerals
Solihull Council has become the latest council to cap the number mourners allowed to attend a funeral amid the coronavirus…
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Feb- 2020 -10 February
Ambler Brothers reassures families after ‘huge’ tree collapses on site
Employees at Moseley-based Ambler Brothers funeral home have reassured families after a “huge” tree fell onto the building as Storm…
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Jan- 2020 -30 January
Dandelion Farewells celebrates 5th anniversary
Dandelion Farewells, a funeral home near Horsham, has celebrated its 5th anniversary with the launch of its new mobile community…
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