Current Affairs
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May- 2017 -11 May
Funeralbooker reveals UK cremation and burial fees hike
Price hikes have led to a rise in cremation and burial fees, according to new research from Funeralbooker, the independent…
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10 May
Most people willing to give injections to improve life for a dying person
Most people who express a preference say they would rather be at home when they die, found research revealed by…
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10 May
Teenager arrives at prom in coffin and hearse
A New Jersey teenager has made headlines after arriving at her high school prom in a coffin. Aspiring funeral director Megan Flaherty appeared…
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9 May
New SAIF President Paul Bowley shares plans for 2017
Newly appointed SAIF president Paul Bowley has outlined his vision for the next 12 months – pledging to work with…
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4 May
Bereavement support group under threat of closure
A bereavement support group in Lincoln could be set to close due to a lack of volunteers. Lincoln Sands (Stillbirth…
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4 May
Mississippi funeral home sued for ‘refusing gay man’
A Mississippi mortuary is being sued for allegedly refusing to transport or cremate a man because of his sexuality. The…
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3 May
First ever Inspector of Funeral Directors announced
The Scottish Government has appointed Scotland’s first ever Inspector of Funeral Directors. Natalie McKail, who will take up post in…
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Apr- 2017 -28 April
Council burial blunders cause family ‘serious distress’
Bodies have been placed in the wrong plots following a series of council errors. A family has been told they…
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27 April
Crematorium set ablaze by ‘overly obese’ body
A fire broke out when an ‘overly obese’ body caused a cremation container to get too hot. The ‘freak accident’…
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21 April
Cuddle cot helped mum spend more time with her son
A mum has spoken out about the benefits of a device that allows grieving parents to spend precious final hours…
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