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90% of small firms not prepared for new data regulation

Over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations…

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FFMA’s national president retires after 18 years

The Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) held its slightly delayed annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 17 January 2018 where…

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UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland

Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on 5 February 2018. The company offers simple, direct…

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Government makes new changes to funeral payments

The government has introduced a new scheme to make it easier and cheaper to help those on a low income…

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Rising funeral costs and family breakdown leads to ‘pauper’s funeral’ increase

A study by insurers Royal London has found that the number of public health funerals and the average cost of…

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Eco-friendly Motoring: Driving Green

With petrol and diesel cars causing irreversible damage around the clock to our planet, the UK government is putting several…

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Antifreeze warning given to motorists

Motorists are being warned about the deadly nature of antifreeze this winter, as they prepare their cars ahead of the…

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Funeral Director supports East Dorset Citizens Advice

Douch Family Funeral Directors has sponsored a brand new website for East Dorset Citizens Advice. The online resource offers free information…

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DWP ‘ignores calls to raise funeral fund’, claims campaign

The government will not be raising the funeral fund to cover the mounting costs of a funeral. The worry is…

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Legal drugs – are you safeguarding your employees?

Suzannah Robin is an alcohol and drug safety expert at AlcoDigital (www.alcodigital.co.uk). She highlights the often-overlooked dangers of employees taking…

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