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William Purves launches Grief First Aid programme for staff

William Purves Funeral Directors has launched an internal Grief First Aid programme to assist its colleagues in 2024.  It comes…

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CPJ Field deputy chairman named in the King’s Birthday Honours

Charlie Field, the deputy chairman of CPJ Field, one of the UK’s oldest funeral directors and CEO of Seker Tech,…

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Vale Royal Crematorium appoints new manager

Westerleigh Group has announced the appointment of Georgia Hanson as the new manager of Vale Royal Crematorium.  Hanson’s career in…

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West Berkshire Crematorium welcomes new manager

West Berkshire Crematorium has appointed Loraine Beckinsale as its new manager. Beckinsale brings a “wealth” of funeral sector experience to…

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Golden Charter appoints chief marketing officer

UK funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed Jill Hood as chief marketing officer (CMO). The role has been newly…

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Jennifer Ashe and Son appoints Lichfield head of office

Jennifer Ashe and Son has announced the appointment of Faye Yardley as the new head of office at its Lichfield…

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Douch Family company director to retire after 45 years

Douch Family Funerals has announced that company director Jonathan Stretch is preparing to retire from his role after 45 years…

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Scottish independent funeral director elected as SAIF president

Declan Maguire, director of Glasgow-based Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors, has been elected president of SAIF, the UK’s largest trade association…

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Westerleigh Group appoints new managers at three crematoria

Westerleigh Group has appointed new managers at three of its 40 crematoria and cemeteries across England, Scotland and Wales. Claire…

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Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust appoints new CEO

Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust has announced the appointment of Ann Fiddler to the role of chief executive officer, effective from…

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