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BAFD appoints new president

The Bournemouth and District Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) has appointed Nick Douch as its new president. Douch, who is…

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William Purves celebrates 135 years in business

The independent family-run funeral director, William Purves, has recently celebrated its 135th anniversary. Established in 1888 by a craftsman and…

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Paisley’s Hawkhead Cemetery to complete refurb by June

Renfrewshire Council has commenced improvement works at Hawkhead Cemetery and is expected to be complete by the end of June.…

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Statutory medical examiner system delayed until April 2024

The government has confirmed that the full introduction of the statutory medical examiner system in England will be postponed until…

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Full Circle Funerals to open Ilkley branch

Independent funeral service provider, Full Circle, will be opening a new site in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, next week.  Full Circle…

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Funeral Partners completes five-year £50k pledge for Thames Hospice

Funeral Partners has completed a fundraising pledge to donate £50k over five years to help support people needing end-of-life care…

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New Forest Crematorium celebrates one-year anniversary

New Forest Crematorium has celebrated its one-year anniversary serving communities in and around New Milton, Bournemouth and Christchurch. It is…

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Daughter of funeral director joins fathers business

The daughter of a well-known retired funeral director John Way has joined J H Way Funeral Services. Linsie Kemp has…

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Policy report touts need for grief education in curriculum

A new policy report has been published which demonstrates the need to integrate grief education into the statutory curriculum in…

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23% of over 50s considering own arrangements after QEII funeral

Some 23% of those aged over 50 reported that Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral made them consider their own funeral…

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