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Funeral director to walk in front of hearse for 220 miles for charity

A Harrogate funeral director is set to walk 220 miles in front of a hearse to raise awareness of the…

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Nottingham funeral directors offer Simon Cowell’s car as hearse

A Nottingham funeral director is offering clients the chance to take their final journey in a Rolls Royce Phantom VII…

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William Purves announces expansion

Scotland’s largest independent funeral directors, William Purves, has expanded its independent portfolio with a double acquisition in Northumberland and a…

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382,000 funerals a year happen without wishes of the deceased considered

Over 382,000 funerals take place in the UK every year where family and friends have guessed at what their loved…

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Over 50s most want their children or Stephen Fry to read their eulogy

In a recent survey of over 50s, commissioned by funeral plan provider Ecclesiastical Planning Services, found that more respondents would…

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Chief Coroner issues new guidance after Hassell’s High Court defeat

Following coroner Mary Hassell’s defeat in the High Court, the Chief Coroner of England and Wales, Judge Mark Lucraft QC…

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Funeral Partners businesses gear up for Tour de Yorkshire

Two Funeral Partners’ funeral homes were among businesses who showed their support for cyclists who took part in the Tour…

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Memorial service held for bodies found in pub crypt

A memorial service has been held after a two bodies were found in a crypt on the site of a…

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AOIC raises need to ‘clamp down’ on ‘lone wolf’ celebrants

The need to clamp down on ‘lone wolf’ celebrants who do not attach themselves to a professional organisation, was highlighted…

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Private UK cemetery operator welcomes government decision on child graves

Privately owned cemetery operator GreenAcres Group has announced that all six of its cemetery and ceremonial parks will extend its…

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