Pandemic

Waseley Hills Crematorium celebrates one-year anniversary

Waseley Hills Crematorium has celebrated its one-year anniversary serving the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire. It is…

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Covid changed the way we do business

Countless industries had to pivot thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the funeral industry was no exception. Among many, one…

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Firms sign deal to help independents fight back against direct cremators

SAIF, Westerleigh Group and Distinct Cremations have reached a landmark agreement to give independent funeral directors the ability to better…

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Safe Hands falls into administration

Safe Hands has collapsed into administration after a period of “severe financial challenges”, which left the business “unsustainable” to continue…

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The funeral market: state of play in 2022

“The important role of the funeral director in society is something that really goes under the radar. Death isn’t something…

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The future of Dignity

What is your history in the industry? My first job in the sector was as an administration assistant at Dudley…

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Coychurch Crematorium to undergo £1.2m upgrade

Bridgend County Borough Council has announced that Coychurch Crematorium’s flower court is due to undergo a £1.2m upgrade, as the…

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A.W. Lymn appoints new director

Midlands-based family funeral director A.W. Lymn has announced the appointment of the current company secretary Chloe Lymn Rose to the…

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CPJ Field managing director awarded OBE

Jeremy Field, managing director of CPJ Field, the UK’s oldest funeral directors, was awarded an officer of the most excellent…

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Bereavement charity launches animated films to help explain funerals to children

A bereavement charity has launched two animated short films to help explain to children what happens at a funeral and…

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