Lockdown

NAFD launches new education framework

The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has launched a new framework for its range of qualifications and training courses,…

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Three business trends every funeral director should watch

Every funeral director wears many hats. The one often overlooked is that of a business leader. Running a funeral business…

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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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Merseyside funeral directors donates to local Mass

Merseyside-based Frank Dooley and Son Funeral Directors has donated a hand sanitising unit to support the local community and encourage…

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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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59% of UK mourners negatively affected by lockdown, study suggests

Some 59% of bereaved UK adults said their grief process has been negatively affected by the lockdown. According to a…

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Businesses must remain Covid-19 secure, warns HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned businesses that they must ensure they are Covid-secure as lockdown measures ease…

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Co-op Funeralcare encourages mourners to find pre-recorded hymns for services

Mourners are encouraged to find pre-recorded tracks as places of worship open up post-Covid-19 lockdown. Co-op Funeralcare, has welcomed the…

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Fosters Family Funeral Directors introduces safety measures to limousine fleet

Fosters Family Funeral Directors has upgraded its fleet of limousines with protective screens and specialist air filtration devices due to…

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