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Funerals market study updated

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its responses from professionals in the funeral trade, as part of its…

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Community-focused west Yorkshire funeral firm joins Funeral Partners

Keighley-based Melia Powell Funeral Service has pledged to continue building on its “strong roots in the local community” after becoming…

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‘Northern Ireland’s most qualified funeral director’ reprimanded by ASA

A Northern Irish funeral director has been reprimanded by the ASA after calling himself “Northern Ireland’s most qualified funeral director”,…

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New cremation rules imposed in Mortonhall Crematorium aftermath

New rules state crematoriums in Scotland must hold on to cremated remains for at least four weeks following the Mortonhall…

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New Scottish gov scheme to help 40 percent more people with funerals

The Scottish government is expected to help 40 percent more people on low incomes to pay for funerals with the…

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Solihull mayor unveils historic funeral home’s new look

Mayor of Solihull councillor Flo Nash and her consort Alan Nash unveiled the commemorative plaque at the newly refurbished Thomas…

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Co-op reveals 2018’s quirkiest funerals

Co-op Funeralcare has today unveiled the top five unique funerals of 2018, after the funeral provider reported a continued shift…

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Overspending risk as just one in five compare funeral prices

Some eight in ten people do not compare funeral director costs when organising a funeral, according to the latest data…

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£4,000 funeral held for dog

A Hertfordshire dog has been honoured with a £4,000 funeral as its owner felt dogs “should have the same respect…

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Funeral plan provider launches product with promise to ‘freeze’ costs

Funeral planning firm, Golden Leaves, has launched a new suite of fully guaranteed funeral plans with an aim to protect…

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