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Dorset funeral group continues bereavement sessions despite Covid

A Dorset funeral group is ensuring its pro bono bereavement services continue throughout the pandemic, despite the tier lockdown system.…

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IFD College reveal plans for course expansion

The Independent Funeral Directors College (IFD), has revealed plans to enhance its course offering next year.  According to the school,…

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Funeral Partners gives away grief support book

Funeral Partners has provided copies of a grief support book for children ahead of National Grief Awareness Week (2nd to…

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Avalon named ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at finance awards

Avalon Funeral Plans has been named ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at the 2020/21 Personal Finance Awards for the second year…

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Gov appoints FCA to regulate pre-paid funeral plans by 2022

The Government has appointed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate the pre-paid funeral industry from the middle of 2022.…

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F.A. Albins and Sons moves remembrance service online

Funeral directors, F.A. Albins and Sons has announced it is moving its ‘Annual Memorial Garden’ service online this year to…

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Non-Covid deaths at home exceed 30,000 since March

Over 30,000 deaths, not related to Covid-19, have taken place in private homes in England and Wales since the beginning…

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New Tier system announced

The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in…

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Scottish government distributes £8.7m in funeral support

The Scottish government has released its annual Funeral Support Payment update which revealed almost £8.7m was given out to support…

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Dudley funeral home target of ram raid

J W Marsh Funeral Directors in Dudley was the target of a ram raid after burglars forced their way into…

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