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Funeral director ‘hangs up his top hat’ after 38 years

Long-serving funeral director Paul Murray, of William Pressdee in Mumbles, Swansea, is stepping down from his role after being in…

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Average mourner borrows £1,700 to pay for loved one’s funeral costs

The average mourner in the UK borrows £1,700 to pay for a loved one’s funeral costs, new research has suggested.…

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Man steals mother-in-law’s body from funeral home after he couldn’t make contact

A man broke into a funeral home and robbed his mother-in-law’s body after he couldn’t contact the company. The man…

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Co-op reveals findings of its ‘biggest ever’ death survey

Almost 18 million people are uncomfortable talking about death, according to Co-op’s “biggest ever” survey of over 30,000 people looking…

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Watford named as the UK’s most expensive place to die

Funeral directors in Watford are charging 37 percent more than the UK average, reinforcing the notion of the ‘Watford Gap’,…

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Funeral home training school to make director course more accessible

Two East Anglian tutors have teamed up to make the Diploma in Funeral Directing more accessible to students that feel…

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80 percent of people want to see funeral directors regulated

A report published by funeral provider Dignity has revealed that nine in 10 people are unaware that funeral directors are…

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T Cribb and Sons Carriages coachman awarded for driving

Peter Gibson, the head coachman for T Cribb and Sons Carriages has been recognised with a 2018 Carriage Driving award.…

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Funeral director steps down after 35 years

Andrew Cant of Mortons Funeral Directors has made the decision to step down from his role and begin his retirement…

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Midlands funeral firm creates unique memorial for air hostess’ father

A Midlands funeral firm has created a unique wave-shaped memorial for an air hostess whose father’s life was cut short…

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