Funeral Director

ICCM names Mathew Crawley as new CEO

The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has announced that Mathew Crawley has been named its new chief executive,…

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Kingfisher Funerals becomes employee-owned

Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services has become an Employee Owned Trust (EOT), meaning that its employees now effectively own the business. …

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Leverton and Sons wins gold Greener Globe Funeral Standard award

Leverton and Sons has attained a gold award from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard scheme for its efforts in making…

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The industry’s take on Sunlife’s Cost of Dying figures

While SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report has highlighted a rise in funeral costs, concerns have been raised by funeral…

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A.W. Lymn MD marks 10 years in the role

A.W. Lymn’s managing director, Matthew Lymn Rose, is celebrating 10 years at the helm of the fifth generation East Midlands…

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Average funeral cost hits all-time high of £4,285, SunLife finds

The cost of a simple unattended funeral has risen by 3.5% in a year to hit a record high of…

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Bath and NE Somerset Council unveils direct cremation offering

Bath and North East Somerset Council has started offering lower-cost direct cremations that do not include a ceremony to accommodate…

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A.W. Lymn completes rebrand of three funeral branches

A.W. Lymn has officially completed the rebranding of three of its funeral homes in Aspley, Osmaston and Cotmanhay to “develop…

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Jennifer Ashe and Son to host special December memorial services

Jennifer Ashe and Son has organised several memorial services for December to bring the community together this festive season.  The…

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Downing acquires Grassby and Sons

Investment management firm Downing has completed its acquisition of Grassby and Sons, an established group of funeral directors across Dorset…

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