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Aug- 2012 -1 August
BIFD launches new range of qualifications
The British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) has announced the launch of a new suite of qualifications. From 8 September…
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Jul- 2012 -31 July
CPJ Field & Co acquires new homes
CPJ Field & Co has acquired two funeral director branches in Luton and Dunstable. Luton & Dunstable Funeral Service of…
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30 July
Charity defies online retail giant
The Natural Death Centre Charity has withdrawn the latest version of its Natural Death Handbook from sale on Amazon, in…
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27 July
FDs prepare for Olympic delays
As London prepares for the Olympic opening ceremony tonight, the funeral profession is preparing for considerable disruption to processions in…
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26 July
Drummer’s last stand
It has been reported that Treme Brass Band member Lionel Batiste was propped up into a standing position during his…
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25 July
Mason crafts commemorative statue
A statue commemorating the United-Nations-designated International Year of Co-operatives (IYC) has been crafted by a mason at the Midcounties Co-operative…
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24 July
Funeral service staff race for Daisy Chain
Eight staff from five funeral homes united to raise over £700 for a local autism charity by entering a dragon…
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23 July
Funeral worker’s tea and cake day raises over £1,000 for Cancer Appeal
Over £1,000 was raised for Hertfordshire’s Breast Unit Appeal by a funeral arranger who is also a patient. Maria Henry,…
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20 July
Musical feast goes down a treat
The Co-operative Funeralcare recently supported a musical feast in aid of Nottinghamshire Hospice at Nottingham’s Royal Albert Hall. Last Sunday,…
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19 July
Funeralcare organises teddy bears’ picnic
Two administrators for Co-operative Funeralcare recently organised a teddy bears’ picnic for schoolchildren. Julee Byrnes and Louise Stockwell organised the…
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