England

Co-Op launches ‘Star for a Star’ Christmas initiative

Central England Co-operative Funeralcare has launched its ‘Star for a Star’ initiative. It allows families, who wish to remember a…

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Winter Mortality halved in 2015/2016, reports ONS

The Office of National Statistics has reported that the number of excess winter deaths during the 2015/16 winter period fell…

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Competition challenges people to photograph “the toughest subject”

A new fundraising photography competition is challenging individuals across the country to take and submit images that Celebrate Life in the…

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Funeral cost plan for children needed, says Labour

Labour has asked the government to help bereaved families to cover funeral costs for children who die under the age…

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Natural Legacy Woollen Coffins and Caskets gain FFMA Certification

Yorkshire based coffin manufacturer, Natural Legacy, is proud to add The Funeral Furnishings Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) Certification to its range of Woollen…

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Personalised funerals are on the rise

Out of the ordinary funerals are on the rise, says a new survey. Personalised requests within the last 12 months…

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The Good Funeral Awards reveal 2016’s winners

The winners of the Good Funeral Awards 2016 were announced on September 8, at the Porchester Hall in London. Broadcaster…

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Vital trends in end of life care

The National Council for Palliative Care has released a summary of trends within palliative and end of life care. The…

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East of England Co-op invests in state-of-the-art funeral cars

  The East of England Co-op Funeral Services has introduced two state-of- the-art vehicles to its modern fleet, with the double…

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NCPC backs NICE standards for MND care

The National Council for Palliative Care has released a statement welcoming the new NICE quality standard for the assessment and…

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