Celebrant

Three reasons why you should hire a funeral celebrant

Have you ever heard of a funeral celebrant before? If not, we don’t blame you. It is relatively new, and…

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Scottish Government welcomes funeral support payment increase

The Scottish Government has announced it will match the ‘other expenses’ funeral benefit with the rest of the UK, increasing…

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Champs Funerals appoints Kirsty Goodinson to its north-west site

North-west based funeral directors, Champs Funerals, has announced the appointment of funeral administrator Kirsty Goodinson to its team. She has…

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AOIC responds to £200 cremation fine

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has made a statement after two grieving sisters were fined £200 by the Grimsby…

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Council to host local bereavement support and advice event

Residents in South Staffordshire are being encouraged to come along to a bereavement support and advice event in Wombourne on…

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Community-focused west Yorkshire funeral firm joins Funeral Partners

Keighley-based Melia Powell Funeral Service has pledged to continue building on its “strong roots in the local community” after becoming…

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Solihull mayor unveils historic funeral home’s new look

Mayor of Solihull councillor Flo Nash and her consort Alan Nash unveiled the commemorative plaque at the newly refurbished Thomas…

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Civil Ceremonies rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

Celebrancy training provider, Civil Ceremonies Ltd, which offers a nationwide service to train and develop celebrants to carry out a…

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Most talked about funerals of 2018

Henry Vincent Perhaps the most controversial incident of the funeral year, robber Henry Vincent was killed when attempting to burgle…

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AOIC members win national awards

The AOIC has announced that a number of its members have won awards at the Second National Convention for Celebrants.…

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