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Jan- 2014 -29 January
55% of Social Fund Funeral Payments fall short
The Department for Work and Pensions’ Social Fund Funeral Payment system “lacks coherence in terms of both the process of…
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27 January
Councils introduce ‘death tax’
Suffolk Coastal District Council has raised the cost of a 25-year burial plot by almost £1,000, in a move which…
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Nov- 2013 -14 November
Funeral director launches campaign to boost Wilton riding charity
Wilton-based funeral director Chris White has launched an appeal to help a local horse riding charity. The Community Hands campaign…
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11 November
Larger grave plot sizes announced by Rochford Council
Rochford Council is increasing the size of its graves to allow for larger coffins. The new regulations, which are due…
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6 November
‘Hearse Pull’ raises money for Poppy Appeal
For the third year running, Manchester-based funeral directors Kane Funeral Services has held its annual ‘Hearse Pull’ to raise money…
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5 November
The FST Team
Address Mulberry Publications, Wellington House, Butt Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3DA Telephone 020 3598 4630 Email customers@mulberrypublications.co.uk Editor Sara Cork:…
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4 November
Eastbourne funeral directors celebrates 175 years
Haine and Son funeral directors have celebrated 175 years in business with a special open day. Located in Eastbourne,…
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Oct- 2013 -30 October
Kent funeral home to recycle pacemakers
Abbey Funeral Services in Kent have pioneered a scheme to send pacemakers removed from the deceased to third world countries.…
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28 October
New online funeral listing service launched
A new online national funeral listing service for and on behalf of all UK funeral directors will be launched on…
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16 October
Solihull council suggests ban on eco coffins
The head of bereavement services of Solihull council, Gordon Hull, has called for eco-coffins to banned following one incident that…
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