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JustGiving launches new online hub for funeral directors

Online fundraising platform JustGiving has launched a new hub for funeral directors.   Funeral donations through JustGiving will allow funeral…

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Personal possessions stolen from Beckenham funeral home

Burglars who stole from Albert Parr and Sons of Beckenham have been named as grave robbers after taking donations and…

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Average cost of funeral increases to more than £7,000

The cost of a basic funeral has risen 80 per cent since 2004, with the average attracting up to £3,914.…

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New charge could impact bereaved families

A proposed new charge which will cover the costs of fees paid to medical examiners is to be passed on…

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Fire damaged building gets new life as funeral home

Shropshire Council has granted permission to local funeral directors to take over a former heating showroom that was destroyed by…

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Funeral homes open their doors to the hearing impaired

Three funeral homes have pledged to allow unhindered access to clients who use hearing dogs, as charity Hearing Dogs for…

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Funeral director awarded honorary membership to NAFD

A special award presented by the National Association of Funeral Directors has been given to Barry Hutsby after his 40…

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Ashes dating back 40 years yet to be claimed

Unclaimed remains dating back to 1971 have been left in two funeral homes for decades, it has emerged.  Douglas Mercer…

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