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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryFeatures
The changing nature of funeralcare
With increasing discourse on sustainability permeating the funeral services industry, an increasing number of funeral directors are implementing methods to…
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5 JanuaryPeople
Managing director of CPJ Field awarded OBE
Jeremy Field, the managing director of CPJ Field, has been awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberLatest News
81k tonnes of CO2 released from cremations in 2020, reveals report
A recent report by the Environmental Stewardship Group (ESG) revealed that 81,406 tonnes of carbon emissions were released from cremations…
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Oct- 2021 -27 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Chancellor unveils biggest single-year rates cut in over 30 years
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…
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19 OctoberCommunity
Brookwood Cemetery celebrates second Green Flag Award
Woking’s Brookwood Cemetery, a Historic England significant heritage destination, has received the National Green Flag Award status. The award scheme,…
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Sep- 2021 -16 SeptemberBusiness
CMA confirms new funeral directors pricing rules
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced new rules which will require all UK funeral directors to make pricing…
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Jul- 2021 -6 JulyCharity
Councils failing to follow public health funeral law, investigation finds
Councils across England and Wales are reportedly failing to effectively provide public health funerals to a required degree. According to…
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Jun- 2021 -18 JuneBusiness
A.W. Lymn adds electric van to fleet amid council sustainability initiative
A.W. Lymn has added an electric van to its fleet as part of Nottingham City Council’s new Electric Van Experience…
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May- 2021 -28 MayTrade Organisations
Former gov minister appointed to chair new funeral standards organisation
The Right Honourable David Heath CBE, former deputy leader of the House of Commons and minister of state in the…
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15 MayFeatures
How to: Officiating a child’s funeral
Fortunately, these days children’s funerals are few and far between. For those involved, they’re the ones that no-one looks forward…
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