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Feb- 2018 -9 February
Brits wait till 51 to start planning their funeral
The average age Brits start to consider their own funeral is 51-years-old according to new research released today by the…
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6 February
Condolences given for Funeral Directors Cooperation president
The World Organisation of Funeral Operatives’ president has announced the passing of Mr Akinori Matsui, president of Japan Funeral Directors Cooperation…
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6 February
UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland
Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on 5 February 2018. The company offers simple, direct…
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5 February
Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans
Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…
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2 February
National charity, Cruse Bereavement Care announces new CEO
Cruse Bereavement Care, charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, announced the appointment of Steven Wibberley as…
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1 February
Funeral Zone hits 1m monthly views
Funeral Zone is now generating a million page views every month. Over the past year, its funeral director listings, help…
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Jan- 2018 -30 January
Walker & Morrell join Funeral Partners family
Long-established funeral directors, John Morrell and Lynne Walker, have joined the growing Funeral Partners family. Fifteen years ago, the Tyne…
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30 January
Teignmouth undertaker ordered to repay stolen charity cash
A funeral director who stole thousands of pounds in charity donations has been ordered by the Exeter Crown Court to…
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25 January
Funeral firm donates to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has received a donation of almost £2,000 from Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors. A cheque was…
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25 January
Funeral director restores landmark headstone
Edinburgh based William Purves stepped up at the last minute to repair the headstone of Greyfriars Bobby’s master ahead of…
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