Current Affairs

Over-fifties event hailed as a success

An event organised by Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has proved to be a big success. The 50-plus information day held in Ferndown…

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Tamworth funeral director invests £400,000 in new fleet

Tamworth Co-operative Society’s funeral division has added three British made Jaguars to its fleet. The high-performance cars represent a £400,000…

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New memory café stocks up on crockery thanks to funeral firm

A new community café designed to bring dementia patients and their carers together is ready to open its doors after…

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CBCE reveals speaker line up for 2017

The Cremation and Burial, Communication and Education Event (CBCE) has released its speaker line up for 2017. The three day…

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Business leader demands ‘Brexit Taskforce’

Business has the ‘ideas and the solutions’ to help Britain through the Brexit labyrinth, claims a leading businessman. Paul Drechsler,…

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Family run funeral firm opens new Coventry premises

A family-run funeral directors, Devall and Son, has expanded into Coventry. The company has provided support for families in Nuneaton…

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Natural burial ground wins award for fifth consecutive year

The Willows Natural Burial Ground has for the fifth year running, won The People’s Award for Best Natural Burial Ground…

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Funeralbooker reveals UK cremation and burial fees hike

Price hikes have led to a rise in cremation and burial fees, according to new research from Funeralbooker, the independent…

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Most people willing to give injections to improve life for a dying person

Most people who express a preference say they would rather be at home when they die, found research revealed by…

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Teenager arrives at prom in coffin and hearse

A New Jersey teenager has made headlines after arriving at her high school prom in a coffin. Aspiring funeral director Megan Flaherty appeared…

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