Direct Cremation

Co-op slashes funeral prices to ‘beat’ competition

Co-op Funeralcare has cut the prices of its funerals as it guaranteed to “beat other providers’ funeral prices on a…

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Direct cremation set to double in the next five years

The number of people in the UK taking up the option of direct cremation is set to double in the…

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Co-op Funeralcare to offer new direct cremation service

Co-op Funeralcare has announced it is to offer a new direct cremation service aimed at those looking for a “no…

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Dignity chiefs waive bonuses as profit forecast is cut

The executive directors at Dignity have voluntarily agreed to waive their annual bonuses following the company’s trading update in January.…

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Royal London launches funeral plan

Royal London’s Consumer business has launched a new pre-paid funeral plan, which has been awarded a five star rating from…

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UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland

Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on 5 February 2018. The company offers simple, direct…

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Dignity lowers funeral prices; warns on 2018 profits

Dignity, the UK’s only listed provider of funeral related services, has confirmed that its results for the period ended 29…

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The Good Funeral Awards names 2017’s winners

Sometimes called ‘The Death Oscars’, the Good Funeral Awards celebrate the hard work and compassion of the people within the…

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SAIF welcomes Royal London report

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed the Royal London’s 2017 National Funeral Cost Index report…

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Celebrant predicts ‘the end of traditional services’

A leading celebrant has highlighted the need for his profession to adapt to a growing trend within the funeral profession,…

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