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The funeral market: state of play in 2022

“The important role of the funeral director in society is something that really goes under the radar. Death isn’t something…

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CPJ Field managing director awarded OBE

Jeremy Field, managing director of CPJ Field, the UK’s oldest funeral directors, was awarded an officer of the most excellent…

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Bereavement charity launches animated films to help explain funerals to children

A bereavement charity has launched two animated short films to help explain to children what happens at a funeral and…

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Highest third-quarter mortality since 2010, says CMI

The third quarter of 2022 has seen the highest third-quarter mortality rate since 2010, according to the latest data from…

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Greenock Crematorium secures £12k hospice donation

Inverclyde Council staff at Greenock Crematorium have secured £12,000 for Ardgowan Hospice. The team successfully applied for funding from the…

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CMI notes return of excess deaths in Q2

The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found that mortality in the second quarter of 2022 was around 5% higher than…

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BoE raises interest rates to 1.25%

The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee has voted to raise interest from 1% to 1.25% – marking its…

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Wilcox to unveil new fleet at National Funeral Exhibition

Wilcox Limousines is set to unveil its fleet of new vehicles at this year’s National Funeral Exhibition, with a fleet…

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​​A.W. Lymn introduce drone services at funerals

A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service has introduced a drone service in a bid to allow families the chance to…

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Ashes Memorial Jewellery reports 30% sale increase

Burton-on-Trent-based Ashes Memorial Jewellery has reported that it has seen sales rise by a third (30%) over the past year,…

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