Burial

Welsh gov to offer £500 contribution toward child funeral costs

The Welsh government has announced that from 1 April, families who have registered the loss of a child under the…

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Government exit plan has ‘forgotten’ the bereaved, warns A.W Lymn

A. W. Lymn has voiced its shock about the government’s lockdown exit plan by stating the roadmap has “forgotten” the…

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We need to talk more

There are probably few people in the world more at ease than funeral directors when it comes to talking about…

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Cheshire natural burial ground seeks funeral director

The Barnston Estate in Cheshire is looking for a funeral director to help run its new natural burial ground. Monument…

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FFMA to reach quality testing scheme milestone

A quality assurance scheme run by the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers’ Association (FFMA) is on course to hit a product testing…

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Inspectors appointed to oversee Scottish funeral trade

The Scottish Government has appointed two new inspectors to oversee burial, cremation and funeral directors. Robert Swanson QPM has been…

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A.W. Lymn calls for outdoor funeral services restrictions review

The chairman of funeral directors A.W. Lymn in Nottinghamshire has called for an urgent review of the rule that only…

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Compassion by name, compassion by nature

Hasina Zaman started Compassionate Funerals in 2012, having spent 20 years working as a teacher. She saw the potential she…

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Scottish government distributes £8.7m in funeral support

The Scottish government has released its annual Funeral Support Payment update which revealed almost £8.7m was given out to support…

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Salford Council bereavement service awarded gold standard

Salford City Council’s bereavement services has been awarded a national accolade in recognition of its work helping mourners. The council…

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