Funeral Director

Douch Family Funeral Directors appoints new staff for Ferndown Branch

Dorset-based funeral service firm Douch Family Funeral Directors has announced two key appointments for its AE Jolliffe and Son branch…

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Succession: The funeral fit for a billionaire

Episode nine in season four of HBO’s hit show Succession features the funeral of billionaire media mogul Logan Roy, played…

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John Blenkiron and Sons opens third site in Catterick

John Blenkiron and Sons Funeral Directors has announced the opening of its third location in a former military clothing shop…

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Plans continue to contribute to FDs’ market share, says Golden Charter

The financial returns on consistent funeral plan sales can contribute substantially to a funeral director’s market share as well as…

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NAFD warns of ‘fragmented’ death management services in new report

The NAFD has warned that funeral directors are unable to protect bereaved families from a “fragmented” death management system that…

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Golden Charter appoints Mark Huggins as chair

Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced the appointment of Mark Huggins as chair on a three-year term. Huggins succeeds…

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BAFD appoints new president

The Bournemouth and District Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) has appointed Nick Douch as its new president. Douch, who is…

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William Purves celebrates 135 years in business

The independent family-run funeral director, William Purves, has recently celebrated its 135th anniversary. Established in 1888 by a craftsman and…

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Full Circle Funerals to open Ilkley branch

Independent funeral service provider, Full Circle, will be opening a new site in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, next week.  Full Circle…

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Daughter of funeral director joins fathers business

The daughter of a well-known retired funeral director John Way has joined J H Way Funeral Services. Linsie Kemp has…

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