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Special send-off for railway worker

A long-term volunteer and employee of Swanage Railway who suddenly passed away at work was given an apt send-off –…

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Co-operative Funeralcare boss takes up NAFD role

The head of Funeralcare at Central England Co-operative has taken up a key position within the National Association of Funeral Directors…

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FPA releases response to Fairer Finance report

Graeme McAusland, CEO of the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), has released a comment on the Fairer Finance report – Is the prepaid…

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CBCE 2017 takes place from July 3-5

Cremation & Burial Communication & Education 2017 (CBCE) will be taking place at Stratford Manor in Stratford-upon-Avon, from 3-5 July.…

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Geographical and social circumstances linked to gaps in life expectancy

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released new data linking geographical and social circumstances to gaps in life expectancy…

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Jon Underwood, Death Cafe founder, dies aged 44

The founder of Death Cafe, Jon Underwood, died suddenly on Tuesday 27 June from an undiagnosed Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia. He was 44, reported Louise…

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Bishop of Bristol leads funeral home dedication

The Right Reverend Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol, has led a Service of Dedication at R Davies & Son in Bedminster…

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Family funeral director wins major award

Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have won the Family Business United ‘People’s Choice’ award for the south and south west…

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FPA moves to independent board structure

The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) has announced significant constitutional changes, in a move intended to give it greater independence within…

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Funeral director retires after nearly 50 years service

Peter Davey, manager of Walter C. Parson Funeral Director’s Tavistock office, has retired following 48 years’ loyal service to bereaved…

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