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Mar- 2018 -14 March
Chief Coroner claims he misinterpreted Mary Hassell’s ‘unlawful’ protocol
Chief Coroner, His Honour Judge Mark Lucraft QC, has claimed he misinterpreted north London coroner Mary Hassell’s protocol to not prioritise…
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9 March
No prosecution in Scottish baby ashes scandal
There will be no criminal proceedings over two cases involving infant cremation at two Scottish crematoriums. Dame Elish Angiolini was looking…
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Feb- 2018 -20 February
UK female recruitment still in the “dark ages”
According to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) new statistics have revealed British employers are “living in the dark…
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19 February
New funeral plan commitment aims to help thousands more rest in peace
Co-op Funeralcare is introducing a new additional commitment for clients choosing to pay monthly for their funeral plan. Customers taking…
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15 February
New partnership champions counselling for bereaved people
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and Cruse Bereavement Care (Cruse) have formed a partnership to promote the…
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12 February
Funeral director gives WW11 veteran a fitting send-off
A funeral arranger at Anderson Maguire’s Springburn branch, took to action after received a message to organise the funeral of…
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12 February
Top athlete receives sponsorship from funeral directors
Olympic-hopeful long jumper Patrick Sylla is leaping forward with the help of a new sponsor, Douch Family Funeral Directors. The…
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6 February
Condolences given for Funeral Directors Cooperation president
The World Organisation of Funeral Operatives’ president has announced the passing of Mr Akinori Matsui, president of Japan Funeral Directors Cooperation…
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6 February
UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland
Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on 5 February 2018. The company offers simple, direct…
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5 February
Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans
Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…
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