Direct Cremation

Firms sign deal to help independents fight back against direct cremators

SAIF, Westerleigh Group and Distinct Cremations have reached a landmark agreement to give independent funeral directors the ability to better…

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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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Has planning ever been more important?

Picture a future where cremation is the norm. Where limousines, coffins and burials are the exception to the rule. Emerging…

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Pure Cremation second in brand recognition, survey finds

UK provider of direct cremation services, Pure Cremation, is now second only in brand recognition to the biggest name in…

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Pure Cremation joins Ashes Register as founding partner

Pure Cremation, a direct cremation provider, has partnered with other industry leaders to support the launch of an “innovative” register…

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Dignity swings to £156m loss in H1 FY22

Dignity plc has revealed it swung to a loss in the 26 week period ended 1 July 2022 (H1 FY22)…

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Changing the conversation on paid bereavement policy

What is your role at C.P.J. Field and what is your history in the business? I am the managing director…

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Pure Cremation reaches final stage of FCA approval process

Pure Cremation, a provider of funeral plans in the UK, received confirmation that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is ‘minded…

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Almost a third of people want a celebration, survey finds

Almost a third of brits revealed they want a celebration of life without religious content, according to a new survey…

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SAIF partners with cremation experts to help members compete at NFE

SAIF has partnered with cremation experts in order to help Independent funeral directors that visited its stand at the National…

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