Current Affairs

Record turnout at memorial service for bereaved

Tamworth Co-op Memorial Carol Service for the bereaved has reported a record turn out. Hundreds of people attended a candlelit service…

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Dignity launches national direct cremation service

Dignity plc has launched Simplicity Cremations, a UK-wide national direct cremation service. Simplicity Cremations aims to provide simple, low cost…

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Funeral director shortlisted for Female Executive of the Year award

Joanne Hutsby, a partner in Gillotts Funeral Directors, was named in a shortlist of three in the Female Executive of…

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British Humanist Association teams up with Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry and the British Humanist Association have teamed up to explain what makes humanist weddings, namings, and funerals the…

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Disputes cost small businesses £11.6 billion

Small firms in England and Wales are being cost at least £11.6 billion each year due to disputes, according to…

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Crowdfunding for York Big Issue seller’s funeral reaches £4000

The people of York have raised over £4,000 for the funeral of a popular local Big Issue seller. Peter Toulson,…

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NFFD announce member of the year

Paul Kane of Kane Funeral Services has been awarded this year’s NFFD member of the year award. Paul, who was…

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Funeralbooker launches free professional photo offer

Funeralbooker has launched a new offer. Independent funeral directors can have professional photos taken of their business for free. The…

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Co-Op launches ‘Star for a Star’ Christmas initiative

Central England Co-operative Funeralcare has launched its ‘Star for a Star’ initiative. It allows families, who wish to remember a…

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Funeral Planning Services commissions website for classic coach’s journey home

A fully restored classic 1950s Bedford OB coach, which is being gifted back to the Shetland Islands next June by…

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