funeral industry

Dignity sees profits soar

Dignity has seen underlying operating profits increase by seven percent to £59.5 million. The company has said that the reason…

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Cemetery restoration group responds to ‘poor state claims’

A cemetery restoration group have responded to claims that they are responsible for the state of the grass in Darwen…

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Government to ban all new diesel and petrol cars

The government is set to ban all new diesel and petrol cars from 2040, in a bid to tackle air…

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Two cemetery workers stabbed in ‘unprovoked attack’

Two cemetery workers have suffered injuries after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked attack’. The incident took place in Brookwood Cemetery…

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‘Rip-off card charges’ to be ended

‘Rip-off’ charges to use cards for purchasing will be outlawed in January, the government has said. ‘Surcharging’ is common practice…

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Priest appeals for stolen hearse items

A parish priest has issued an appeal to the robber who stole a mobile phone and coffin clamp from a…

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‘Government plans for funeral grant don’t go nearly far enough’, campaigners claim

The government has announced plans to make their funeral fund ‘simpler and fairer’. Campaigners and funeral experts are saying the…

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Romsey funeral director receives £900,000 funding

Family-run funeral directors, A.H. Cheater Ltd, is to open new premises after receiving a funding package worth over £900,000 from…

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Significant rise in business confidence

Overall business confidence has risen significantly since the start of the year, according to Lloyds Bank. The latest Business in Britain…

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Wilcox Limousines unveil latest vehicles

Wilcox Limousines has unveiled its latest vehicles, as it launched the Volvo S90 Hearse and S90 Limousine at the NFE.…

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