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UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland

Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on 5 February 2018. The company offers simple, direct…

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Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans

Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…

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National charity, Cruse Bereavement Care announces new CEO

Cruse Bereavement Care, charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, announced the appointment of Steven Wibberley as…

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Funeral Zone hits 1m monthly views

Funeral Zone is now generating a million page views every month. Over the past year, its funeral director listings, help…

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Walker & Morrell join Funeral Partners family

Long-established funeral directors, John Morrell and Lynne Walker, have joined the growing Funeral Partners family. Fifteen years ago, the Tyne…

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Teignmouth undertaker ordered to repay stolen charity cash

A funeral director who stole thousands of pounds in charity donations has been ordered by the Exeter Crown Court to…

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Funeral firm donates to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has received a donation of almost £2,000 from Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors. A cheque was…

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Funeral director restores landmark headstone

Edinburgh based William Purves stepped up at the last minute to repair the headstone of Greyfriars Bobby’s master ahead of…

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Government makes new changes to funeral payments

The government has introduced a new scheme to make it easier and cheaper to help those on a low income…

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‘Deep freeze’ funerals could be coming to the UK

A ‘green’ alternative to burials and cremation could be coming to the UK in the form of ‘deep freeze’ funerals.…

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