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John Blenkiron and Sons opens third site in Catterick

John Blenkiron and Sons Funeral Directors has announced the opening of its third location in a former military clothing shop…

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Plans continue to contribute to FDs’ market share, says Golden Charter

The financial returns on consistent funeral plan sales can contribute substantially to a funeral director’s market share as well as…

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A.W. Lymn submits application for East Midlands Barrow site

The family funeral service A. W. Lymn has submitted a planning application to build the East Midlands’ first barrow site…

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NAFD warns of ‘fragmented’ death management services in new report

The NAFD has warned that funeral directors are unable to protect bereaved families from a “fragmented” death management system that…

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Golden Charter appoints Mark Huggins as chair

Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced the appointment of Mark Huggins as chair on a three-year term. Huggins succeeds…

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M&R Funeral Service to open Hemel Hempstead branch

A new family-run funeral home, M&R Funeral Service Ltd, will be opening a branch in Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, to…

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Harborough District Council completes cemetery extension

Harborough District Council has completed Northampton Road Cemetery’s extension and improvement works. Expanding into the grounds at the rear of…

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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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