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Remarkable funerals: Jim Henson – Muppet Creator

The Muppets were created by Jim Henson in the early 50s, making their first appearance in American TV series Sam…

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Statutory regulation with FPA best way to protect consumers, says CEO

The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), regulator for the pre-paid funeral plan industry has launched its latest annual report (for 2017/18),…

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Emergency services practise obese rescues with Ruth Lee dummies

Funeral directors, firefighters and ambulance crews have been using 40 stone manikins in training exercises to practise rescuing obese people.…

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And Vinyly

And Vinyly is a company that’s taking advantage of the longevity of vinyl records and combining it with the sentimentality…

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Funeral plan sales flatten due to lack of third party sellers

The Funeral Planning Authority has today released the latest figures for the number of plans sold by registered providers. A…

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Eco-friendly Motoring: Driving Green

With petrol and diesel cars causing irreversible damage around the clock to our planet, the UK government is putting several…

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Funeral firm celebrates 150th anniversary

A Nottinghamshire funeral firm whose forerunner was mentioned in one of author DH Lawrence’s most famous novels has marked its…

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Keeping it in the Family

Green’s Carriage Masters shares its family history Independently owned, Green’s Carriage Masters has been operating for over 50 years. The…

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Trevor Hunnaball marks 60 years within the funeral sector

The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group recently hosted a celebration party to commemorate its Chairman’s 60 years service to the funeral…

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Man jailed for burial plot fraud

A man who fraudulently sold burial plots at an Edinburgh cemetery has been found guilty. William Henderson, 45, was employed…

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