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Jun- 2018 -1 June
Government launches two investigations into funeral sector
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Treasury have separately announced that they will be investigating the funeral sector,…
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May- 2018 -31 May
Scotland abolishes child burial fees
Scotland is set to follow in England and Wales’ footsteps with the eradication of child burial and cremation fees. The…
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31 May
Funeral director appointed as new chair of Felixstowe Dementia Action Alliance
A new chairman has been appointed at the Felixstowe Dementia Action Alliance (FDAA) ahead of the association’s third anniversary. Funeral…
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25 May
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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25 May
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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24 May
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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24 May
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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18 May
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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18 May
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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16 May
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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