Richmond

Funeral home manager becomes warden at ancient guild 

A funeral home manager working for Funeral Partners has been voted to govern one of Richmond’s most ancient guilds.   …

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John Blenkiron and Sons opens third site in Catterick

John Blenkiron and Sons Funeral Directors has announced the opening of its third location in a former military clothing shop…

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Paupers’ funeral spend nears £5.4m in 2018

New data obtained by insurance company Royal London revealed that local authorities spend almost £5.4m on public health funerals in…

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Established Yorkshire Dales family business joins Funeral Partners

Established family business Simon Barningham Funeral Directors has become part of Funeral Partners as the company focuses on strengthening its…

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Funeral Partners businesses gear up for Tour de Yorkshire

Two Funeral Partners’ funeral homes were among businesses who showed their support for cyclists who took part in the Tour…

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Low-skilled jobs rebadged as apprenticeships by firms, says report

Employers are relabelling low-quality, low skilled and and often low-wage roles as ‘apprenticeships’, according to a new report. As part…

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Fifty-year-old business joins Funeral Partners

Established family funeral business John Blenkiron & Sons, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has joined the growing Funeral…

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Geographical and social circumstances linked to gaps in life expectancy

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released new data linking geographical and social circumstances to gaps in life expectancy…

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Funeral director wins Best Family Business award

Biz4Biz, the organisation that provides a coherent voice for businesses in Hertfordshire has announced the winners of the biz4Biz Awards 2017. …

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