England

Child Funeral Charity Seminar highlights the importance of choice

The annual Child Funeral Charity Seminar, held at Greenacres Chiltern in July, attracted a wide range of speakers and delegates. The…

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Death rates rose by 5.3% in 2015

The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in 2015 was an increase of 5.6 percent compared with 2014,…

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Response to proposals to changes of Cremation Regulations

The Coroners, Burials, Cremations and Inquiries Policy Team has published a response to its Consultation on cremation following recent inquiries…

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End of life care for children and young people

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued draft guidance for children and young people. It is estimated…

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23% of deaths in England and Wales ‘avoidable’

23 percent of deaths in England and Wales in 2014 were ‘avoidable’, says The Office of National Statistics (ONS). Timely…

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The People’s Awards name best natural burial grounds

Natural burial grounds around the UK are celebrating their achievements, following the results of The People’s Awards. The awards are based purely on…

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Natural burial ground wins award for fourth consecutive year

The Willows Natural Burial Ground been named ‘Best Natural Burial Ground in the East of England’ for the fourth consecutive year…

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Student suicides reach highest level since 2007

Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that student suicides have reached their highest level in England and…

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Proposed changes to the death certification process in England and Wales

The Department of Health has been seeking views on proposed changes to the death certification process in England and Wales.…

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Cambridgeshire to open its first digital autopsy facility

Cambridgeshire will soon welcome a Digital Autopsy Facility (DAF). It will offer non-invasive post mortems to bereaved families across Cambridgeshire…

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