funerals

Humanists UK trains dozens of new funeral celebrants

Since the start of 2017, Humanists UK (formerly known as the British Humanist Association) has trained and accredited over two…

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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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FPA releases response to Fairer Finance report

Graeme McAusland, CEO of the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), has released a comment on the Fairer Finance report – Is the prepaid…

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Fairer Finance report claims unregulated funeral plans leave consumers at risk

Consumer group, Fairer Finance, in partnership with Dignity Funerals, has released a report calling for stronger regulation of the funeral planning…

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Price comparison and review site reports high consumer demand

A new funeral price-comparison and review site reported high consumer demand with a site search every few minutes within its…

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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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