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The Good Funeral Awards names 2017’s winners

Sometimes called ‘The Death Oscars’, the Good Funeral Awards celebrate the hard work and compassion of the people within the…

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Funeral directors’ double charity success

After only starting running and cycling in the last 18 months, David and Beth Bray, of R J Bray &…

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Co-op Funeralcare appoints Robert Maclachlan as managing director

Robert Maclachlan has been appointed managing director of Co-op Funeralcare. Robert previously held the national operations director role, overseeing Co-op’s…

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Central England Co-operative appoints new trading executive

Central England Co–operative has announced the appointment of Matt Birch as the Society’s trading executive; a vacancy created due to Tony Carroll,…

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Celebrant predicts ‘the end of traditional services’

A leading celebrant has highlighted the need for his profession to adapt to a growing trend within the funeral profession,…

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Preventable mortality is related to area deprivation, finds ONS

New information from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that avoidable, amenable and preventable mortality is strongly related to…

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Wilcox delivers hearse for high-profile Kenyan funeral

Wilcox Limousines has delivered a hearse to Kenya for the funeral of respected politician Major-General Joseph Nkaissery, the African country’s…

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South Derbyshire welcomes all-female team of funeral directors

Staff at Ward and Brewin Funeral Home, in Swadlincote, have spoken openly about the importance of working together and how…

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Sales manager celebrates 25 years’ service at J C Walwyn & Sons

Sales manager at J C Walwyn & Sons Ltd, Michael Marshall, has recently celebrated his work anniversary of 25 years…

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AOIC boss shares his views on regulation

Funeral sector chiefs will meet later this year to discuss regulation, including the work of professional Celebrants. The issue had…

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