Celebrant

A.W. Lymn launches ‘regulated’ celebrant list

East Midlands-based funeral directors, A.W. Lymn, has launched its first “regulated” celebrant list to ensure best practice and quality across…

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Kingfisher Funerals becomes employee-owned

Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services has become an Employee Owned Trust (EOT), meaning that its employees now effectively own the business. …

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The industry’s take on Sunlife’s Cost of Dying figures

While SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report has highlighted a rise in funeral costs, concerns have been raised by funeral…

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Average funeral cost hits all-time high of £4,285, SunLife finds

The cost of a simple unattended funeral has risen by 3.5% in a year to hit a record high of…

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Arun Crematorium hosts dedication service

The Westerleigh Group has formally dedicated Arun Crematorium, one of the most environmentally-friendly crematoriums in the country, to the communities…

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AOIC appoints interim CEO

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has announced that former chair Phil Spicksley has been appointed as its interim CEO. …

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Westerleigh Group pledges £15k fund for 20 charities at NFE

Westerleigh Group has pledged a £15k charity fund at this year’s National Funeral Exhibition (NFE), which has been split between…

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Mansfield Crematorium to host Father’s Day service in June

Mansfield Crematorium will be hosting a special Father’s Day memorial service at its Thoresby Chapel on Sunday 16 June at…

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Mansfield Crematorium hosts Mother’s Day Memorial Service

Mansfield Crematorium is hosting a Mother’s Day Memorial Service on Sunday 10 March at 11am at its Thoresby Chapel. This…

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Funeral Services Awards names 2023 winners

The 2023 Funeral Services Awards, a category within Business Awards UK, has revealed that Brunel Independent Funeral Directors and Scattering…

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