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Compassion by name, compassion by nature

Hasina Zaman started Compassionate Funerals in 2012, having spent 20 years working as a teacher. She saw the potential she…

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Douch Family Funeral Directors announce annual charity

Douch Family Funeral Directors has announced it has chosen the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance as its charity of the…

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Gov appoints FCA to regulate pre-paid funeral plans by 2022

The Government has appointed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate the pre-paid funeral industry from the middle of 2022.…

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New Tier system announced

The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in…

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Scottish government distributes £8.7m in funeral support

The Scottish government has released its annual Funeral Support Payment update which revealed almost £8.7m was given out to support…

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Co-op Funeralcare urges government to reopen places of worship

Co-op Funeralcare is urging the government to reopen places of worship during the second national lockdown. New research from the…

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NE Lincolnshire Council announces crematorium and cemetery restrictions

North East Lincolnshire Council has introduced a series of new restrictions at its crematorium and cemeteries in an effort to…

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AOIC ‘angered’ by updated Covid advice

Members of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) have been left “angry and confused” after it said updated government guidance…

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Sunak extends Covid scheme to pay up to half of wages

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced increases to the Job Support Scheme, which will now see the government pay up to…

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Manchester moved into Tier three

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor…

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