Funeral

Robot priests set to perform funerals

A Japanese company has created a robot priest in the hope of cutting funeral costs. The SoftBank’s humanoid robot –…

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Wilcox delivers hearse for high-profile Kenyan funeral

Wilcox Limousines has delivered a hearse to Kenya for the funeral of respected politician Major-General Joseph Nkaissery, the African country’s…

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South Derbyshire welcomes all-female team of funeral directors

Staff at Ward and Brewin Funeral Home, in Swadlincote, have spoken openly about the importance of working together and how…

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Scotland plans new benefit to tackle funeral poverty

The Scottish Government aims to launch a new Funeral Expense Assistance benefit by summer 2019, to help people who are…

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Funeral Zone has over half a million page views per month

Funeral Zone’s website now receives over half a million page views per month, reported the company. Funeral Zone was created…

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Independent funeral director urges businesses to unite against dementia

David Button Independent Funeral Directors is encouraging the local community and businesses to continue to unite against dementia. Leading by…

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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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Co-operative Funeralcare boss takes up NAFD role

The head of Funeralcare at Central England Co-operative has taken up a key position within the National Association of Funeral Directors…

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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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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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