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Jul- 2017 -28 July
Government to ban all new diesel and petrol cars
The government is set to ban all new diesel and petrol cars from 2040, in a bid to tackle air…
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21 July
Humanists UK trains dozens of new funeral celebrants
Since the start of 2017, Humanists UK (formerly known as the British Humanist Association) has trained and accredited over two…
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21 July
Cancer was most common cause of death in 2016
525,048 deaths were registered in England and Wales in 2016, reports the Office for National Statistics. This is a decrease…
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21 July
Two cemetery workers stabbed in ‘unprovoked attack’
Two cemetery workers have suffered injuries after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked attack’. The incident took place in Brookwood Cemetery…
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19 July
‘Rip-off card charges’ to be ended
‘Rip-off’ charges to use cards for purchasing will be outlawed in January, the government has said. ‘Surcharging’ is common practice…
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18 July
AOIC boss shares his views on regulation
Funeral sector chiefs will meet later this year to discuss regulation, including the work of professional Celebrants. The issue had…
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14 July
Priest appeals for stolen hearse items
A parish priest has issued an appeal to the robber who stole a mobile phone and coffin clamp from a…
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13 July
Special send-off for railway worker
A long-term volunteer and employee of Swanage Railway who suddenly passed away at work was given an apt send-off –…
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13 July
BIFD becomes a Government approved CPD Provider
The British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) has become a government approved CPD Provider. David Parslow, Chairman of the Education Committee British Institute of…
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11 July
Co-operative Funeralcare boss takes up NAFD role
The head of Funeralcare at Central England Co-operative has taken up a key position within the National Association of Funeral Directors…
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