funeral trade

Deceased given to wrong families, new research suggests

Serious mortuary errors could be improved by applying lessons learned from existing patient safety work, according to new research. The…

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SAIF offers free counselling service for families

SAIF has announced a new national counselling service to provide vital help to families following the death of a loved…

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Keeping it in the Family

Green’s Carriage Masters shares its family history Independently owned, Green’s Carriage Masters has been operating for over 50 years. The…

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Reputation means more than funeral costs to bereaved

Funeral costs are less important than reputation when choosing a funeral director according to figures from YouGov. Over half (55…

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World’s toughest emission charge comes into effect

The world’s toughest emission standard, the £10 Toxicity Charge (T-Charge) to help tackle London’s lethal air pollution and get older…

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Almost a third of families block organ donation

Almost a third of families blocked organ donation because they felt the process took ‘too long’. BBC 5 live found…

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Campaigners hold funeral procession in Parliament Square

Campaigners dressed as funeral directors and mourners challenged Mr. Hammond to increase the fund to cover basic funeral costs and…

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New law provides grieving parents with more leave

Employees who have suffered the death of a child will benefit from significant new paid leave allowances, under proposed laws.…

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Funeral director jailed for stealing charity donations

A funeral director has been jailed for eight months after stealing thousands of pounds from bereaved families intended as charity…

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Only one week left to use old £1 coin

There is just one week remaining to use the old £1 coin before businesses stop accepting them. The new coin,…

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