Pandemic

SEIB and NAFD launch search for 2022 Lifetime Achievement recipient

For the second year running SEIB Insurance Brokers has joined forces with the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) to…

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Haltemprice Crematorium undergoes ‘extensive’ restoration

Following a fire on 1 October 2020, the owners of Haltemprice Crematorium, The Crematorium and Memorial Group (CMG), have undertaken…

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Barnet mayor honours funeral director for service during Covid-19

The mayor of Barnet has presented an award to a funeral director for going “above and beyond” for the local…

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Birmingham City Council unveils £4.5m crematorium refurb plans

Birmingham City Council’s plans to improve facilities and capacity at a cemetery and crematorium in south Birmingham have been unveiled…

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Woollensbrook Crematorium donates over £16k to charity

The Woollensbrook Cemetery and Crematorium has donated over £16k altogether to four local charities in Hertfordshire, including Teens Unite Fighting…

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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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A.W. Lymn expands team as business ‘blooms’

A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service has expanded its in-house florist team with five new starters in a bid to…

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How tackling climate change will shape funeral services in years to come

The year 2021 may very well be remembered as the year the world woke up to the climate crisis. As…

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Co-op and Cruse launch new partnership

The Co-op has announced a new partnership with Cruse Bereavement Support in a bid to help people talk about death…

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Avalon celebrates strong year amid customer support transformation

Funeral plan provider Avalon revealed it is celebrating “one of its most successful years to date” following “significant investment” in…

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