Covid-19

James Brown’s monthly social nights help combat loneliness

A social group set up by a local Funeral Directors has been hailed as “life-changing” by the people who attend.…

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The Farewell Guide names former Dignity chief exec as new COO

Online funeral comparison platform, The Farewell Guide, has announced the appointment of former Dignity chief executive, Kate Davidson, MBE, as…

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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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Murray’s Funeral Directors renews Burton Albion FC sponsorship

Murray’s Funeral Directors has confirmed its support of Burton Albion Football Club with a new sponsorship agreement.  The funeral provider…

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Golden Charter confirms sudden passing of CEO Charlie Norman

Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced the sudden passing of its chief executive officer, Charlie Norman, on Tuesday 27…

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Golden Charter appoints new CEO

Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has announced the appointment of Charles Norman as its new chief executive officer. Norman will…

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William Purves celebrates 135 years in business

The independent family-run funeral director, William Purves, has recently celebrated its 135th anniversary. Established in 1888 by a craftsman and…

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Waseley Hills Crematorium celebrates one-year anniversary

Waseley Hills Crematorium has celebrated its one-year anniversary serving the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire. It is…

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Covid changed the way we do business

Countless industries had to pivot thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the funeral industry was no exception. Among many, one…

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Safe Hands falls into administration

Safe Hands has collapsed into administration after a period of “severe financial challenges”, which left the business “unsustainable” to continue…

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