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NAFD pays tribute to 100,000 lost to Covid

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has marked the loss of over 100,000 people who have died within 28…

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NAFD warns NI funeral directors over covid-19 guideline breaches

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has urged funeral directors in Northern Ireland to not publish dates or times…

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Sim and Son joins Funeral Partners

Sim and Son, a Glasgow based funeral directors. has announced that it will join the Funeral Partners portfolio.  The business…

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Brexit flower shortage impacts funeral directors

A.W.Lymn has been forced to adapt its operations following the recent shortage of fresh flowers for funeral tributes throughout the…

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Neville Funerals opens new Dunstable branch

Neville Funerals has announced the opening of a new branch at Dunstable this month. The property offers over 3,600 sq…

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Golden Charter welcomes FCA regulation

Golden Charter has welcomed the passing of legislation which now empowers the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate the funeral…

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Sunak looks to raise corporation tax in March budget

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly looking to raise corporation tax in the upcoming March budget to pay off the estimated £400bn borrowed by the…

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Direct cremation now accounts for 19% of all cremations

Direct cremation has seen a surge in popularity over the last year, according to Sun Life’s Cost of Dying Report…

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Golden Leaves secures BSI Kitemark certification

Golden Leaves has become the first independent funeral plan provider to secure BSI Kitemark certification. The BSI Customer Service Kitemark…

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Bereaved families lose £171m a year cancelling subscriptions

Grieving families spend over seven million hours a year cancelling subscription services following the death of a loved one, which…

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