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New crematorium to open in the West Midlands

A new crematorium is being built to serve the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire, and is due…

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New Forest Crematorium to open in 2022

The New Forest Crematorium has announced it will open in March next year, with Graeme Horobin appointed as site manager.…

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Westerleigh Group appoints head of central operations

Westerleigh Group has revealed that Steve Glen has been appointed head of central operations. He will oversee group and site…

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Co-op Funeralcare becomes first national provider to join comparison site

Co-op Funeralcare has revealed it has become the first national operator to join price comparison site, Funeral Guide. Its 830…

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Westerleigh Group to hold in-person Christmas remembrance services

Westerleigh Group’s crematoria across the UK will welcome guests back in-person for their annual Christmas carol and remembrance services in…

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Pure Cremation reduces CO2 emissions, assessment finds

Pure Cremation has revealed that the emissions of its entire service, from collection of the deceased to the return of…

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Former funeral director jailed for defrauding grieving victims

Greater Manchester Police has announced that Sharon Howell, the former funeral manager of Kenworthy Funeral Directors in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, has…

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Dignity sees revenues increase despite fewer deaths

Dignity PLC has reported a 1.1% rise in underlying revenue in the 39 weeks to September 24 to £237m, up…

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Wessex Vale wins best AGFD Crematorium award

Wessex Vale Crematorium in Hampshire has been named Crematorium of the Year by the Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD).…

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E. Peart joins Funeral Partners

Funeral Partners has announced that E. Peart Funeral Directors has joined the group to focus on serving its local community…

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