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Lancashire council to increase prices of burials and cremations

Blackburn and Darwen Council has confirmed its plans to increase burial prices by 7.5% and cremation fees by 10% commencing…

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Funerals to go ahead as planned on Monday 19 September, NAFD says

Many funerals will go ahead as planned on Monday 19 September, despite speculation that funerals will be cancelled due to…

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William Purves removes logo from Queen’s hearse after backlash

William Purves, the funeral directors who helped organise the late Queen’s funeral procession from Balmoral to Edinburgh, has responded to…

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Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 a year from October

Prime minister Liz Truss has announced today that energy bills for typical households will be capped at £2,500 annually for…

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A.W. Lymn funeral director up for national award

A.W. Lymn has revealed that one of its longest-standing employees, Dominic Lister, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the…

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Energy price cap to rise by 80% to £3,549 from October

Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will increase by 80% to a record £3,549 a year for dual…

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Hampshire crematorium donates £5k to local school

Wessex Vale Crematorium has donated £5,000 towards the costs of providing new play equipment for children at St James’ Church…

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Neville Funerals introduces new standards for its frontline staff

Neville Funerals, an independent family company in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, has introduced new professional standards for its driver bearer…

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Churchill’s hearse restored by Bristol Memorial Woodlands

The hearse used to carry Winston Churchill to his final resting place is set to once again be used for…

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Greenock Crematorium secures £12k hospice donation

Inverclyde Council staff at Greenock Crematorium have secured £12,000 for Ardgowan Hospice. The team successfully applied for funding from the…

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