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Oct- 2024 -30 October
Law Commission considers updating centuries-old burial laws
Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space,…
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30 October
Budget: Increases to employers’ NI and minimum wage
The chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased Employers’ National Insurance contributions in a bid to help raise as much as £40bn…
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29 October
Midlanders most comfortable with funeral planning, survey finds
Some 41% of people from the Midlands feel comfortable discussing funeral arrangements with family, making them the most confident out…
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28 October
NAFD welcomes Fuller Inquiry call for sector’s statutory regulation
The NAFD has welcomed the Independent Inquiry into the Crimes of David Fuller’s call for the statutory regulation of funeral…
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25 October
Funeral Partners appoints new London-based funeral director
Funeral Partners has appointed Samantha Wraight as its new funeral director at three of its London-based network brands – MM…
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24 October
Central Co-op to offset crematoria CO2 with reforestation scheme
Central Co-op has revealed that it will be combining its Planting Promise initiative with the Our Malawi Partnership, as it…
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23 October
Jennifer Ashe and Son hosts ‘Big Brunch’ in support of Mind
Jennifer Ashe and Son has invited members of the community to a special charity brunch in support of mental health…
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22 October
W. Storey donates care packages to aid the homeless
W. Storey Funeral Service have prepared care packages to help people sleeping rough in the Guisborough community, in commemoration of…
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21 October
AW Lymn rolls out Safe Space scheme for vulnerable individuals
AW Lymn has launched a Safe Space scheme across its 28 funeral homes, which will offer a place for vulnerable…
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18 October
Dignity acquires Farewill for £12.9m
Funeral service provider Dignity has announced its acquisition of digital end-of-life specialist, Farewill Limited, yesterday (17 October) for £12.9m. The…
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