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Mumbai A team cricketer misses father’s funeral to take England wickets

A Mumbai cricketer chose to miss his father’s funeral to represent his region’s A team in a match against England.…

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War veteran’s cremation reveals extent of bravery

The cremated remains of a recently deceased war veteran revealed he had been carrying 6oz of shrapnel in his body…

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Pop music favoured over traditional hymns in two thirds of funerals

For every one traditional hymn requested at a funeral there will be two pop songs, so says the Co-operative Funeralcare.…

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DAFC fans get memorial garden

Dunfermline Athletic Football Club (DAFC) have united with the Co-operative Funeralcare to create a memorial at the club’s East End…

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Croydon funeral firm supplies hearse for Skyfall

The managing director of Croydon-based funeral firm JB Shakespeare has revealed that one of his hearses will feature in the…

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Angus funeral staff gain qualifications

Funeral staff from The Fairways Partnership funeral homes in Angus have achieved professional qualifications. Collette Campbell of Alexander Bain Funeral…

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Qualification for funeral staff member

Michael Humphrey has achieved a professional qualification in Funeral Services just one year after joining the profession. Former able seaman…

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Funeral arranger’s idea leads to a present for the Queen

The Queen will be presented with a throne made from willow as a Diamond Jubilee gift on behalf of the…

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