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R & P Everson wins ‘Funeral Planner of the Year Award’

Funeral directors from Totland Bay, R and P Everson have been named the top funeral planner for South West London…

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Hilary J Grainger OBE to be next chair of Cremation Society

The Cremation Society has announced that professor Hilary Grainger OBE as been elected as its next chair.  She will succeed…

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Alan Greenwood & Sons pays tribute to Surrey funeral director

Independent family funeral directors Alan Greenwood and Sons has paid tribute to Sandra Linda Jeive, its principal and funeral director,…

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Avalon announces appointment of new CEO

Funeral plan provider, Avalon has announced it has appointed Susan Stevenson as its new CEO. Stevenson joins the business with…

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Neville Funerals appoints new general manager

Neville Funerals has announced it has appointed Charmian Alexander as its new general manager. Alexander has more than 20 years’…

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Traditional hymns drop out of funeral music chart for first time

Funeral provider, Co-op Funeralcare, has today (2 May) released its 2019 Funeral Music Chart. The hot list, which first launched…

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‘Jerusalem’ tops list of songs over 50s want played at funeral

According to a new study, 70% of over 50s would like to have music played at their funeral service, with…

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Men less likely to discuss funeral wishes

New research has revealed nearly half of men aged 50 and above have never spoken to those closest to them…

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Mayor reopens refurbished funeral home

The mayor of Brent has reopened a Kensal Rise funeral home after it had closed for extensive refurbishment. Mayor of…

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Middle-aged: Plans should be bought outside funeral home

New research by funeral planning firm, Golden Leaves has revealed that 62% of middle-aged consumers, believe funeral plans should be…

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