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Chief Coroner says Mary Hassell’s ‘cab rank rule’ is unlawful

The Chief Coroner, His Honour Judge Mark Lucraft QC, has come down against the decision of his fellow Senior Coroner,…

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New Burton funeral home opens its doors

Co-op Funeralcare bosses have officially cut the ribbon on the funeral home, which is based in The Precinct, Main Street,…

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Funeral Partners announce new CEO

Funeral industry professional Sam Kershaw has been appointed chief executive officer of Funeral Partners, the UK’s third largest funeral business.…

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Wreath trashed mid-funeral by students

College students were caught kicking a wreath from a funeral taking place at a Portsmouth church. The funeral, for Gosport…

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Co-op Funeralcare awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2018

Co-op Funeralcare has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional…

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UK female recruitment still in the “dark ages”

According to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) new statistics have revealed British employers are “living in the dark…

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‘Cremation costs are a postcode lottery’, claims new report

Cremation costs can vary by more than £500 depending on where the deceased lives, claims a new report. The report…

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Funeral director gives WW11 veteran a fitting send-off

A funeral arranger at Anderson Maguire’s Springburn branch, took to action after received a message to organise the funeral of…

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Co-op funeral home undergoes extensive refurbishment

The Co-operative Funeralcare has opened its newly refurbished funeral home in Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry. Some 20 guests attended the…

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Top athlete receives sponsorship from funeral directors

Olympic-hopeful long jumper Patrick Sylla is leaping forward with the help of a new sponsor, Douch Family Funeral Directors. The…

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