Golden Charter

R. Locke & Son working to secure funeral plan sales to ensure future of family business

R. Locke & Son can trace the roots of their business back to 1853 with George Locke being the third…

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Golden Charter appoints chief technology officer

UK funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed Stuart McWhinnie as its chief technology officer. McWhinnie has experience in implementing…

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How is funeral planning driving business growth?

Anthony O’Hara is no stranger to the funeral industry. With 26 years of service in Dorset-based Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors,…

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Golden Charter employee fundraising day generates £1,225 for charity

Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has raised over £1,225 for charity through an employee fundraising event held at its headquarters…

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Golden Charter appoints new CEO

Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has announced the appointment of Charles Norman as its new chief executive officer. Norman will…

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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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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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The funeral market: state of play in 2022

“The important role of the funeral director in society is something that really goes under the radar. Death isn’t something…

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Has planning ever been more important?

Picture a future where cremation is the norm. Where limousines, coffins and burials are the exception to the rule. Emerging…

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FCA begins regulation of pre-paid funeral plans

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially begun its regulation of the pre-paid funeral plan market today (29 July) and…

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