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How crematoria have responded to the Covid-19 crisis

In a matter of a few weeks, cremation funerals have changed more than during all of my 37 years in…

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Co-op Funeralcare launches new Covid-19 hardship fund

Co-op Funeralcare has launched a new Co-op Funeralcare Hardship Fund, part of the Co-op Members Coronavirus Fund, which allows Co-op’s…

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Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has extended the Government’s furlough scheme until the end of October. Announcing the decision…

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MP’s appeal to relax funeral measures ‘careless and unhelpful, says Pure Cremation

Pure Cremation has branded MP’s concern that ‘the wishes of the deceased and bereaved are not being fulfilled with a…

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Business rates revaluation postponed until 2022

A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 in line with the government’s latest efforts to…

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Furlough errors could cost small firms

SMEs are making errors on their applications for the Government’s furlough scheme, meaning they will have to repay thousands of…

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Birmingham City Council reviews new opening times for cemeteries and crematoria

Birmingham City Council has reviewed its opening times for visitors across all burial sites and crematoria grounds.  The council has…

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Scottish residents offered financial help with funerals costs

Bereaved Scottish residents could receive help towards the cost of a funeral to help ease the financial pressure during the…

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Government launches new Bounce Back loans

Thousands of small firms and sole traders will be eligible for 100% government-backed Bounce Back Loans to help them make…

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Are we beginning to re-open anyway?

The PM says he will soon announce the reopening plan after weeks of compulsory lockdown for the UKs public and its…

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