Funeral Plans

Co-op Funeralcare to offer resomation this year

Co-op Funeralcare is set to introduce resomation in the UK later this year, marking a major shift in UK funerals…

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Westerleigh Group offers option of scattering ashes in space

Westerleigh Group has partnered with Aura Flights to offer the option of scattering ashes in space. According to the group,…

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Hyndburn Council proposes introduction of weekend burial service

Hyndburn Council’s cabinet has voted for a weekend burial service for the first time on Wednesday (21 June), which will…

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Hymns gain new popularity at funerals, Co-op finds

Co-op Funeralcare has released its 2023 Funeral Music Chart that revealed a shift in music at final farewells consisting of…

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NCC Registrars partner with Settld to offer bereaved guidance

Northumberland County Council (NCC) registrars have announced a new partnership with end-of-life admin service Settld to provide step-by-step guidance to…

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23% of over 50s considering own arrangements after QEII funeral

Some 23% of those aged over 50 reported that Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral made them consider their own funeral…

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Co-op Funeralcare revenue up £7m

Co-op Funeralcare has seen its revenues jump £7m to £271m for the year ended 31 December 2022, compared with £264m…

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William Purves urges govt to legalise greener funeral options

William Purves funeral directors has urged the government to invest in and legalise greener cremation options as burial and flame…

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Bereavement Benefits to extend support to unmarried parents

Bereavement Benefits is expected to soon ensure cohabiting parents of dependent children who are not married or in a civil…

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Safe Hands falls into administration

Safe Hands has collapsed into administration after a period of “severe financial challenges”, which left the business “unsustainable” to continue…

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