Funeral Plans

29 million do not have funeral plans in order, Co-op finds

Approximately 29 million people are at risk of not having their affairs in order when they die, due to a…

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Farewill demand for cremations jumps 112% in 12 months

Farewill, a will-writing, probate, and cremation services provider, has experienced a 112% rise in demand for direct cremations in the…

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Luton Council acquires Vale Cemetery extension amid lack of plots

Luton Council has revealed that plans are being finalised on the extension of the Vale Cemetery to meet local demand…

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Planning application submitted for pet crematorium in Llandeilo

James Wylde of FleurFauna has submitted a planning application to Carmarthenshire County Council for a “low capacity incinerator” on land…

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More young people consider traditional burial, L&G finds

Some 60% of 16 to 24-year-old people have reported that having a traditional funeral ceremony is important to them, while…

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Westerleigh Group unveils new memorial offering for music lovers

Westerleigh Group has launched bespoke vinyl records featuring recordings and images of a loved one, each containing a small amount…

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Westerleigh Group opens Waseley Hills Cemetery

Westerleigh Group has opened a new cemetery in Waseley Hills for the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire. …

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Angus Council restricts advance lairs sales amid burial plot shortage

Angus Council has restricted the advance sales of lairs in some cemeteries, as the local authority’s burial grounds have less…

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Vines Funeral Directors launches new grief support hub

Dudley-based Vines Funeral Directors has become the first funeral service to launch a Grief Support Hub in the form of…

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Developer submits plans for new £6m crematorium in Castleton

Developer Richard Evans has submitted plans to Newport City Council to deliver a new £6m crematorium in Castleton Park. The…

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