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A.W. Lymn completes acquisition of Serene Funeral Planning

A.W. Lymn has announced the completion of its acquisition of Serene Funeral Planning by the business’ parent company LR Bereavement…

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FCA probes banks on bereavement and power of attorney policies

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has highlighted that banks and building societies should improve how they treat customers affected by…

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Friends of Welford Road Cemetery receive Honoured Citizen award

A group of volunteers, who have been helping to look after Welford Road Cemetery for more than 25 years, have…

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Westerleigh Group names four new charity partners

Westerleigh Group has named Child Bereavement UK, Cruse Bereavement Support, Winston’s Wish and the World Land Trust as its new…

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A.W. Lymn calls for urgent action to overcome funeral delays

A.W. Lymn has called for urgent action in response to mounting delays in funeral arrangements caused by recent changes to…

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SAIF unveils five-year Obitus partnership

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has announced a new five-year partnership with Obitus at its…

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Central Co-op launches website for purchasing unattended funerals

Central Co-op has announced the launch of a “pioneering” new website that allows customers to book and purchase an unattended…

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SAIF names Ross Hickton as new president

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has announced the appointment of Hickton Family Funeral Directors’ managing…

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Funeral Partners narrows its gender pay gap in 2024

Funeral Partners has made progress in reducing gender-based disparities in pay and reward, as its 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report…

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Newcastle receives £176k grant for two cemetery restorations

Newcastle City Council has been awarded a £176,466 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help develop proposals to…

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