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Energy price cap to rise by 80% to £3,549 from October

Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will increase by 80% to a record £3,549 a year for dual…

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Changing the conversation on paid bereavement policy

What is your role at C.P.J. Field and what is your history in the business? I am the managing director…

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NAFD secures Investors in People accreditation

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has been awarded the ‘We invest in people standard’ accreditation from Investors in…

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Dignity receives ‘intent to authorise’ status from FCA

Dignity has announced that the FCA has confirmed that it is “intending to authorise” Dignity Funerals Limited as a regulated…

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BoE raises interest rates to 1.25%

The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee has voted to raise interest from 1% to 1.25% – marking its…

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Funeral Partners introduces electric hearses into fleet

Funeral Partners has revealed it has expanded its fleet with the introduction of three new electric hearses which are due…

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Dignity appoints new CEO

Dignity plc, the UK provider of funeral and end of life services, has appointed Kate Davidson as its new chief…

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Distinct Cremations reassures its funeral plans are ‘safe’ amid FCA regulation

Distinct Cremations has announced it fully supports the move to make the industry FCA regulated which is set to come…

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Over one in five adults borrow money to cover funeral costs

Over one in five families are having to borrow money to cover their loved one’s funeral cost, with some having…

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NAFD reshapes senior team as part of five-year strategy

Jon Levett, CEO of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), has launched the process of reshaping the association’s team…

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