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NAFD welcomes launch of phase two into Fuller Inquiry

The National Association of Funeral Directors has welcomed the start of phase two of the Fuller Inquiry into the crimes…

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Funeral home founder receives Lifetime Achievement award

The founder of Hunnaball Family Funeral Directors, Trevor Hunnaball, was presented with a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award by the NAFD on…

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C&A Reed to host funeral plan open day in August

Sheffield-based funeral directors, C&A Reed, will be hosting members of the local community for a funeral pLan open day, scheduled…

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Southend crematorium undergoes ‘future-proof’ refurb

Southend Crematorium has started refurbishment works to ‘future-proof’ the site. Construction started in January 2023 to make improvements to the…

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Gordon Fletcher and Sons joins Funeral Partners

Gordon Fletcher and Sons, a funeral business that has been operating for more than 80 years, has become the latest…

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Co-op Funeralcare to offer resomation this year

Co-op Funeralcare is set to introduce resomation in the UK later this year, marking a major shift in UK funerals…

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Funeral Partners helps bereaved families raise £10m for charities through online tributes

A partnership that began in 2014 between Funeral Partners funeral homes and the online tribute platform, MuchLoved, has enabled more…

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Hat-trick edition of charity football match nets over £46,000 for GOSH Charity

Celebrities including former footballers, top musicians and social media sensations took to the pitch to raise an incredible £46,731 for…

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Westerleigh Group offers option of scattering ashes in space

Westerleigh Group has partnered with Aura Flights to offer the option of scattering ashes in space. According to the group,…

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Mercia Forest Crematorium to officially open on 10 July

Westerleigh Group will be opening the brand new Mercia Forest Crematorium in Broad Lane, Essington, on Monday 10 July.  Prior…

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