Trade Organisations

Apr- 2017 -

13 April

AOIC celebrates tenth anniversary

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2017. The growing organisation has planned a series of events, including a…

Feb- 2017 -

24 February

Sara Cork

Winners revealed for 2017 NCPC awards

The National Council for Palliative Care has announced the winners for its 2017 awards. The winners were announced at the…

Nov- 2016 -

3 November

Sara Cork

125 delegates attend ICCM convention

125 delegates, speakers and invited guests attended The ICCM Learning Convention and Exhibition 2016. The event took place at the…

Sep- 2016 -

16 September

Sara Cork

52% give ‘no thought’ to funeral plans

Only a minority of people are making proper financial arrangements for their funeral, according to new figures from the Funeral…

16 September

Sara Cork

Norfolk funeral director raises money for charity with canoe challenge

Paul Allcock, his wife Alison, sister Sharon and brothers Philip and Mark, raised more than £1,000 for a mental health charity…

8 September

Sara Cork

NAFD appoints Mandie Lavin as Chief Executive Officer

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has appointed qualified nurse and barrister Mandie Lavin as its Chief Executive Officer.…

1 September

Sara Cork

Funeral industry body launches UK coffin testing scheme

The funeral industry body, The Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) has this month launched a UK coffin and casket certification…

Jun- 2016 -

17 June

Sara Cork

The People’s Awards name best natural burial grounds

Natural burial grounds around the UK are celebrating their achievements, following the results of The People’s Awards. The awards are based purely on…

May- 2016 -

20 May