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Jan- 2013 -4 January
Grieving dad dies at son’s funeral three days before Christmas
A Scottish mourner died while attending his son’s funeral – just three days before Christmas. Sixty-two-year-old Tam Gourlay, who like…
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Dec- 2012 -12 December
Priest shocks mourners with crime-filled eulogy
A priest in Staffordshire surprised some mourners in a eulogy that detailed a football hooligan’s life of crime. Martin Wilson…
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Oct- 2012 -26 October
Brazilian man shocks mourners by attending own funeral
A Brazilian car washer shocked mourners when he turned up for his own funeral in Sao Paulo. Forty-one-year-old Gilberto Araujo…
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17 October
Pop music favoured over traditional hymns in two thirds of funerals
For every one traditional hymn requested at a funeral there will be two pop songs, so says the Co-operative Funeralcare.…
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Jul- 2012 -27 JulyCurrent Affairs
FDs prepare for Olympic delays
As London prepares for the Olympic opening ceremony tonight, the funeral profession is preparing for considerable disruption to processions in…
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May- 2012 -1 MayCurrent Affairs
Parliamentarians discuss funeral issues
At the latest All Party Parliamentary Funerals and Bereavement Group meeting in Westminster, one of the key topics under discussion…
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Apr- 2012 -11 April
Two FDs achieve advanced qualifications
A funeral arranger from Middlesbrough and a funeral arranger from Blyth have been recognised for the service they provide in…
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Mar- 2012 -30 March
Which? reveals iPad app for dealing with death issues
Consumer group Which? has converted its best-selling guide What to Do When Someone Dies, into an app for Apple’s iPad. The app provides practical advice…
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27 MarchPeople
Two new funeral directors make grade in Scunthorpe
Two new funeral directors have been appointed at The Co-operative Funeralcare in Scunthorpe. Jacqui Watson and Sarah Gabbitas started their…
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14 MarchPeople
Clydebank bearer recognised for 20 years’ service
A funeral staff worker from Clydebank has clocked up 20 years’ service in his local community. Douglas Jardine, 52,…
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