Funeral News

FFMA to reach quality testing scheme milestone

A quality assurance scheme run by the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers’ Association (FFMA) is on course to hit a product testing…

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Funeral arranger runs Pretty Muddy 5K for charity

On 13 July, Funeral Arranger Nicolle Smith ran the Cancer Research Race for Life Pretty Muddy 5k at Heaton Park…

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Funeral home opening raises £1000 for local charity

A new funeral home in Alton, Hampshire, has raised £1000 for charity during an open event on 10 July. The…

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J.C. Walwyn announces new account manager

Coffin and casket manufacturers J.C. Walwyn and Sons has appointed Pete Conway as its new account manager after working at…

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Funeral directors organise charity cricket match

Co-operative Funeralcare and associated funeral directors have organised a charity cricket match and community day in Yateley, Hampshire. There will…

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AOIC responds to £200 cremation fine

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has made a statement after two grieving sisters were fined £200 by the Grimsby…

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Former priest avoids jail over funeral fraud

Former priest Andrew Hawthorne has been given a two year suspended sentence for fraud in relation to funeral fees which…

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Southern Co-op to relaunch car wash for charity

Colleagues at funeral homes Bognor Regis are getting ready for a charity car wash on Saturday 6 July. The proceeds…

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Funeral trade raises money for charity at 25th Kee Cup

The 25th anniversary of the Kee Cup golf match between funeral directors and trade suppliers, has taken place at the…

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Mears Family Funerals appoints new managing director

Family-owned funeral directors Mears Family Funerals, has announced the promotion of Lisa McDermott to managing director. McDermott said: “I am…

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