Funeral Plans

Ex Co-op execs invest £500K in death tech start-up Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel, an online platform that aims to simplify the bereavement process; connecting families, friends and funeral directors together, has…

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Funeral plan firm fined for making 52,000 nuisance calls

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged people to support their elderly relatives or neighbours if they are receiving nuisance…

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NHS targets funeral plan customers to boost organ donors

The NHS is targeting consumers buying funeral plans in a bid to boost numbers on its Organ Donation Register. The…

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‘Jerusalem’ tops list of songs over 50s want played at funeral

According to a new study, 70% of over 50s would like to have music played at their funeral service, with…

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Community garden launches in Southwick

A Hove funeral coordinator has partnered with Eastbrook Primary Academy to launch a community garden project on Sunday 10 March.…

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Co-op Funeralcare appoints 2,500th apprentice

Co-op Funeralcare has announced it has recruited its 2,500th apprentice, after achieving its target of recruiting an apprentice per day…

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Men less likely to discuss funeral wishes

New research has revealed nearly half of men aged 50 and above have never spoken to those closest to them…

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Middle-aged: Plans should be bought outside funeral home

New research by funeral planning firm, Golden Leaves has revealed that 62% of middle-aged consumers, believe funeral plans should be…

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Over 50s prefer funeral plans from local directors, survey shows

A survey commissioned by Ecclesiastical Planning Services has revealed that people are most likely to choose a local funeral director…

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Co-op reveals 2018’s quirkiest funerals

Co-op Funeralcare has today unveiled the top five unique funerals of 2018, after the funeral provider reported a continued shift…

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