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    SAIF backs Scottish legislation to allow water cremation

    The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed the Scottish government’s legislation that would allow alkaline hydrolysis,…
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    Funeral directors convicted after families misled on cremations

    The operators of Elkin and Bell Funeral Directors have been convicted of multiple offences including deceiving grieving families into believing…
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    Empathy expands into UK with bereavement support launch

    Bereavement support company Empathy has expanded into the UK, marking its first move into the European market, as it published…
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    A.W. Lymn calls for rethink on burial space amid Paris model

    A.W. Lymn has urged ministers and local authorities to consider new approaches to the UK’s shortage of burial space, citing…
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    Cheshire East Council brings bereavement services back in-house

    Cheshire East Council has taken direct control of its bereavement services after completing a review of two of its wholly…
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      Monday, 7 April 2025, 14:16

      A.W. Lymn’s barrows: a legacy in stone

      In a quiet pocket of the Nottinghamshire countryside, something ancient is being reborn. After a period of delay, family-run funeral…
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      Monday, 24 February 2025, 16:47

      What to know about the new Scottish funeral regulations

      The end-of-life sector in Scotland is a few weeks away from a huge step-change. On March 1, a new funeral…
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      Friday, 14 February 2025, 16:42

      The mushroom coffin has landed in the UK – and it’s a big deal

      The future of funerals has arrived in the UK, and it is growing – literally. At a special unveiling event…
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      Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 16:31

      The industry’s take on Sunlife’s Cost of Dying figures

      While SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report has highlighted a rise in funeral costs, concerns have been raised by funeral…
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      Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 12:20

      The rise of women in the funeral profession

      Once perceived as a male-dominated field, the funeral industry has seen remarkable transformation over recent decades, with women now playing…
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      Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 15:32

      UKCA regulations: Safeguard your team, equipment, and workplace

      With the introduction of new UKCA regulations on 1st January 2025, ensuring safety during engraving is more important than ever.…
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      Friday, 8 November 2024, 16:08

      EverWith memorial jewellery launches with Central Co-op Funeralcare

      EverWith has established itself as a leading provider of affordable, high-quality memorial jewellery since its inception in 2018, crafting over…
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      Monday, 10 June 2024, 15:22

      Greener goodbyes

      As environmental awareness grows, many people are rethinking how their choices impact the planet, even in death. The funeral industry,…
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