funeral industry

Wreath trashed mid-funeral by students

College students were caught kicking a wreath from a funeral taking place at a Portsmouth church. The funeral, for Gosport…

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A brave new world? Contemporary practices in the UK and Ireland

What would you have us do with your body after death? Would you consider some altruistic options, such as donating…

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Walker & Morrell join Funeral Partners family

Long-established funeral directors, John Morrell and Lynne Walker, have joined the growing Funeral Partners family. Fifteen years ago, the Tyne…

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Funeral firm donates to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has received a donation of almost £2,000 from Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors. A cheque was…

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Funeral director restores landmark headstone

Edinburgh based William Purves stepped up at the last minute to repair the headstone of Greyfriars Bobby’s master ahead of…

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Funeral firm hands over £2,000 charity cheque

A Nottinghamshire funeral company took time out of a church service held to remember lost loved ones to hand over…

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Fund launched to help pay for public health funerals

A probate genealogy company or `heir hunters’ has launched a charitable funeral fund to help hospitals and local councils with…

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Funeral company fined for dumping waste

A funeral company has been fined for dumping potentially toxic waste, claiming it was for a bonfire. Muslim Funeral Services…

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Funeral director receives national honour

A caring Devon funeral director who set up a charity that helps families to deal with baby loss has been…

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Charities benefit from donation

The Walter C. Parson Group chose not to send Christmas cards and gifts this year, instead donating a total of…

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