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Covid changed the way we do business

Countless industries had to pivot thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the funeral industry was no exception. Among many, one…

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Easing the burden for funeral directors

Funeral directors are tasked with the arduous responsibility of planning funerals alongside vulnerable family members who are enduring a time…

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Has planning ever been more important?

Picture a future where cremation is the norm. Where limousines, coffins and burials are the exception to the rule. Emerging…

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Changing the conversation on paid bereavement policy

What is your role at C.P.J. Field and what is your history in the business? I am the managing director…

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What we’ve learned so far on the road to regulation

As the 29 July approaches, the funeral planning sector prepares to turn a corner. While funerals are an innate part…

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How tackling climate change will shape funeral services in years to come

The year 2021 may very well be remembered as the year the world woke up to the climate crisis. As…

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The changing nature of funeralcare

With increasing discourse on sustainability permeating the funeral services industry, an increasing number of funeral directors are implementing methods to…

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Making our industry more diverse

Back in October, Funeral Service Times kindly published an article I’d written for Black History Month bemoaning the lack of…

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Managing New Forest Crematorium: From retail to bereavement

What is your employment history? I have worked in retail since I was 17 years old. I started out as…

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Funeral Management Software – Why all funeral directors should be using it

Many businesses today are looking for ways to unlock greater efficiencies, and funeral homes are no different. Funeral management software…

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