Funeral industry news

Uckfield funeral directors to host charity bee event

A Co-op funeral home in Uckfield, East Sussex is set to host a bee event to raise money for Uckfield…

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Small crematoria to lose when vets sell to corporates, expert warns

The sale of veterinary practices to corporates is the biggest threat to small, family-run pet crematoria, according to Nick Ricketts,…

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Lincolnshire Council introduces new code for funeral services

North East Lincolnshire Council is set to introduce a new code of practice for funeral directors who use Grimsby Crematorium.…

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New general manager appointed at Morton Funeral Directors

Midlands-based funeral directors, Morton Funeral Directors has appointed Rob Barr as its new general manager. Barr entered the funeral profession…

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West Midlands funeral director to offer low emissions coffins

Ian Hazel Funerals of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham has partnered with LifeArt Coffins in a bid to reduce the environmental impact…

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Bill Webster receives the British Citizen’s Award

Grief and bereavement expert Bill Webster has been awarded the British Citizen Award, which was given out during a ceremony…

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Funeral Zone rebrands as Funeral Guide

Since 2013, Funeral Zone has provided one of the UK’s “most exhaustive” online collections of guidance for the bereaved. It…

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Albert Marsh appoints new manager

Albert Marsh Funeral Directors has appointed Jon Rust as manager of two branches in Upton and Wareham. Rust has been…

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Co-op funeral home to open in Alton

Co-operative Funeralcare has announced the opening of its Alton branch, with an open event taking place on 10 July. The…

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Mears Repatriation moves to the high street

Funeral directors Mears Family Funerals, has announced that its repatriation service will be moving to the high street on 1…

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