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Dignity HY profits up 11%

Funeral provider Dignity has reported an 11% increase in profit-before-tax to £26.5m in the first half of its financial year,…

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3,000 bereaved families access funding for children’s funerals, reveals Co-op Funeralcare

Co-op Funeralcare has revealed since the launch of the Children’s Funeral Fund, almost 3,000 bereaved families have accessed funding available…

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How has Covid-19 affected the management of funerals

The grieving process, for both formal and informal rituals, is necessary steps in the healing of the bereaved. Especially during…

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Number of mourners allowed at Manchester crematorium increases

The number of mourners allowed at funeral services at Altrincham Crematorium has increased from 10 to 20. Trafford Council has…

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Co-op Funeralcare outlines plans on face coverings

Central England Co-op has outlined its plans for in-store face coverings in its funeral businesses, as the retailer continues to…

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Funeral prices rise amid discussions on quality

In recent months, the funeral industry has been swarmed with a significant load of concerns from families of the dearly…

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Hancock ‘regrets’ banning close relatives from funerals

Health secretary Matt Hancock has admitted banning people from going to funerals of families was a mistake amid the Covid-19…

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Scottish government announces new funeral guidance

The Scottish government has announced from tomorrow (15 July) there will be a maximum cap of 20 on funeral service…

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SAIF welcomes new funeral guidance

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed clarification from the government that funerals can be…

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Restrictions eased at Derbyshire crematorium

Bretby Crematorium has increased the maximum number of mourners able to say goodbye to loved ones at the Derbyshire venue…

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