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New Diversity and Inclusion Conference to be held for funeral sector

Ceremony Matters is to hold a new Diversity and Inclusion conference aimed at the funeral sector starting on the 10…

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AOIC reveals new look following rebrand

Professional trade body, the Association of Independent Celebrants, (AOIC) has rebranded itself as it aims to further its work within…

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Eastbourne directors use art therapy to help bereaved during Covid-19

An Eastbourne funeral directors combined art classes with bereavement support to help those who have lost loved ones during the…

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Number of mourners allowed at Manchester crematorium increases

The number of mourners allowed at funeral services at Altrincham Crematorium has increased from 10 to 20. Trafford Council has…

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Humanist National Memorial Ceremony

On the three-month anniversary of the UK lockdown, Humanists UK broadcast a Humanist National Memorial Ceremony to offer an opportunity…

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Funerals after Covid

As I start to speak, the lady sitting down in front of me starts to sob and shake. The few…

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London’s SCG releases Covid-19 funeral standards

In support of recently published government guidance, London’s Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) has released a set of funeral standards to…

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Zoom funerals

The current climate of crisis, lockdown and the Covid-related death toll rising daily, both registered as official stats, and the…

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Coronavirus: Advice to celebrants

Encouraging communication with clients and Funeral Directors, and ensuring financial stability and mental wellbeing, is the advice that has been…

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York Council to create funeral hardship to help struggling families

A funeral hardship fund to help families struggling to pay for a funeral could be launched by the City of…

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