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Direct cremations to become a ‘preferred choice’

Direct cremations are quickly becoming the preferred choice for “final farewells” as the traditional funeral ceremonies become less popular. According…

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Scottish funeral parlour victim of car robbery

A funeral parlour in Falkirk Scotland has been the victim of a robbery after one of its company’s cars was…

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FPA criticises ‘burden’ of new funeral planning regulation

The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) has reacted to new legislation by the government which will begin the process of moving…

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Cheshire natural burial ground seeks funeral director

The Barnston Estate in Cheshire is looking for a funeral director to help run its new natural burial ground. Monument…

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Memoria claims CMA report lacks clarity on ‘consumer detriment’

Memoria, a private memorial park and crematoria operator, has questioned the recent Competitions and Markets Authority’s (CMA) report for not…

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Funeral director runs 5K a day for Macmillan cancer

A funeral director has helped raise money for cancer support by running 50km over a period of 10 days.  Jamie…

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NAFD pays tribute to 100,000 lost to Covid

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has marked the loss of over 100,000 people who have died within 28…

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NAFD warns NI funeral directors over covid-19 guideline breaches

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has urged funeral directors in Northern Ireland to not publish dates or times…

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Sim and Son joins Funeral Partners

Sim and Son, a Glasgow based funeral directors. has announced that it will join the Funeral Partners portfolio.  The business…

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Brexit flower shortage impacts funeral directors

A.W.Lymn has been forced to adapt its operations following the recent shortage of fresh flowers for funeral tributes throughout the…

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