Current Affairs

MPs share personal accounts of baby loss

On October 13 2016, members of the House of Commons shared personal stories of baby loss. During the discussion of stillbirths, several…

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Thousands of fans watch gamer’s funeral live online

The funeral of an American professional video gamer has been streamed live on the gaming platform Twitch. Phillip Klemenov, known…

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Industry expert urges FCA to tackle “mis-leading” over 50s life insurance ads

  An industry expert believes that many online advertisement placements for over 50s life insurance plans are mis-leading, and is urging…

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SAIF launches new end of life campaign

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has launched a new book to help with end of…

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New private burial ground opens on Adlington Hall Estate

Businessman Mark Simpkin and his wife, actress Tricia Penrose, have officially opened their private burial ground within the Adlington Hall Estate, Cheshire.…

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Growth for The Emergency Services Show

This year’s Emergency Services Show was the biggest in its ten-year history and provided an insight to the UK’s fast-evolving emergency…

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Natural Legacy Woollen Coffins and Caskets gain FFMA Certification

Yorkshire based coffin manufacturer, Natural Legacy, is proud to add The Funeral Furnishings Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) Certification to its range of Woollen…

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NCPC expands board with five new trustees

The National Council for Palliative Care has added five new trustees to its board. The five were confirmed at a…

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Personalised funerals are on the rise

Out of the ordinary funerals are on the rise, says a new survey. Personalised requests within the last 12 months…

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Secure Haven blessed by Bishop of Chelmsford

Funeral home, Secure Haven, has received the cleric stamp of approval, with a blessing by the Bishop of Chelmsford. The family…

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