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Sector welcomes CMA and HM Treasury probes into funeral prices

A number of funeral firms have welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and HM Treasury’s investigation into the sector,…

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Controversial burglar funeral cost £45,000 to police

The funeral of a burglar who was stabbed to death while he committed the crime cost the taxpayer £45,000 to…

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Government launches two investigations into funeral sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Treasury have separately announced that they will be investigating the funeral sector,…

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Scotland abolishes child burial fees

Scotland is set to follow in England and Wales’ footsteps with the eradication of child burial and cremation fees. The…

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Funeral director appointed as new chair of Felixstowe Dementia Action Alliance

A new chairman has been appointed at the Felixstowe Dementia Action Alliance (FDAA) ahead of the association’s third anniversary. Funeral…

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Funeral director to walk in front of hearse for 220 miles for charity

A Harrogate funeral director is set to walk 220 miles in front of a hearse to raise awareness of the…

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Nottingham funeral directors offer Simon Cowell’s car as hearse

A Nottingham funeral director is offering clients the chance to take their final journey in a Rolls Royce Phantom VII…

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William Purves announces expansion

Scotland’s largest independent funeral directors, William Purves, has expanded its independent portfolio with a double acquisition in Northumberland and a…

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382,000 funerals a year happen without wishes of the deceased considered

Over 382,000 funerals take place in the UK every year where family and friends have guessed at what their loved…

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Over 50s most want their children or Stephen Fry to read their eulogy

In a recent survey of over 50s, commissioned by funeral plan provider Ecclesiastical Planning Services, found that more respondents would…

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