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Anderson Maguire hosts first online memorial

Scotland-based independent family funeral directors, Anderson Maguire, hosted its first online memorial service for over 300 families from across Scotland…

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Emma Byron appointed Douch Family Funeral Directors manager

Douch Family Funeral Directors has promoted Emma Byron to manager of its Albert Marsh branch in Wareham. Byron joined the…

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Number of mourners allowed at Manchester crematorium increases

The number of mourners allowed at funeral services at Altrincham Crematorium has increased from 10 to 20. Trafford Council has…

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Co-op Funeralcare outlines plans on face coverings

Central England Co-op has outlined its plans for in-store face coverings in its funeral businesses, as the retailer continues to…

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Merseyside funeral directors donates to local Mass

Merseyside-based Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors has donated a hand sanitising unit to support the local community and encourage…

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Hancock ‘regrets’ banning close relatives from funerals

Health secretary Matt Hancock has admitted banning people from going to funerals of families was a mistake amid the Covid-19…

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Scottish government announces new funeral guidance

The Scottish government has announced from tomorrow (15 July) there will be a maximum cap of 20 on funeral service…

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59% of UK mourners negatively affected by lockdown, study suggests

Some 59% of bereaved UK adults said their grief process has been negatively affected by the lockdown. According to a…

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Businesses must remain Covid-19 secure, warns HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned businesses that they must ensure they are Covid-secure as lockdown measures ease…

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Funeral director to take on a 100k cliff side trek for charity

A Central England Co-op funeral director is set to take on a 100km cliff side trek to raise vital funds…

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