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Feb- 2018 -12 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Top athlete receives sponsorship from funeral directors
Olympic-hopeful long jumper Patrick Sylla is leaping forward with the help of a new sponsor, Douch Family Funeral Directors. The…
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5 FebruaryPeople
Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans
Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…
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Nov- 2017 -27 NovemberFeatures
The Cemetery Club: Should resting places be tourist attractions?
Cemeteries have always attracted visitors. Julius Caesar stopped at Alexander the Great’s tomb. The discovery of Tutankhamun launched a fashion…
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7 NovemberFeatures
How does the UK’s closest neighbour approach death? Dr Kevin Myers describes the changing face of Irish cultural traditions
The Irish have a rich and long cultural tradition in relation to matters surrounding death. When faced with loss, historically…
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Oct- 2017 -27 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Date set for post mortem reconstructive course
William Purves Embalming Academy will hold a five day post mortem reconstructive surgery course at The University of Edinburgh’s Old…
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13 OctoberCurrent Affairs
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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Sep- 2017 -19 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Life expectancy increases by nearly three decades, says ONS
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed changes in life expectancy in England and Wales over the last 100…
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Aug- 2017 -31 AugustCurrent Affairs
Preventable mortality is related to area deprivation, finds ONS
New information from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that avoidable, amenable and preventable mortality is strongly related to…
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11 AugustCurrent Affairs
New report provides recommendations for specialist palliative care
A new report examines the role of specialist palliative care in providing support to care homes in England. It was commissioned…
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Jul- 2017 -28 JulyCurrent Affairs
Sales manager celebrates 25 years’ service at J C Walwyn & Sons
Sales manager at J C Walwyn & Sons Ltd, Michael Marshall, has recently celebrated his work anniversary of 25 years…
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