Current Affairs

JDP completes renovation project for H Porter & Sons

  Stourbridge-based independent funeral director H Porter & Sons has completed a major renovation project. The sixth generation of family…

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National Living Wage cut profits rather than jobs

Instead of cutting jobs, employers responded to the National Living Wage(NLW) by raising prices or reducing profits, according to a…

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Response to proposals to changes of Cremation Regulations

The Coroners, Burials, Cremations and Inquiries Policy Team has published a response to its Consultation on cremation following recent inquiries…

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New crematoria laws drafted

New rules for crematoria are currently being drafted following the baby ashes scandal, the government has said. Families were previously…

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Funeral director stole from charities

A Cheddar funeral director has admitted taking money that was donated in memory of loved ones and faking letters from…

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Co-op backs campaign to tackle rising funeral costs

  Co-op Funeralcare are the first to sign up to the new enhanced Fair Funerals pledge by improving the way…

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End of life care for children and young people

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued draft guidance for children and young people. It is estimated…

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Management buy out of funeral business in Fort William

Lochaber’s longest serving funeral firm, John McLellan and Company Ltd, has undergone a management buy out, led by Scott Greenlees. The independent…

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Stunning send off for great-grandmother

Ruby Pearl Marshall, who died on May 12, aged 78, received a spectacular funeral. The supersized send-off attracted hundreds mourners from around…

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The Mission to Seafarers marks 160th anniversary

The Mission to Seafarers is marking its 160th anniversary. The Sea Sunday celebrations take place at Chelmsford Cathedral on July 10. The…

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