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Andrew Grey Funeral Directors funds two local community groups

Andrew Grey Funeral Directors funds two local community groups

York Council begins facilities investment at city crematorium

York Council begins facilities investment at city crematorium

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Dorset funeral director backs CMA investigation into fake reviews

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Ongoing training is essential to maintaining professional standards, regulatory compliance, and compassionate care across the funeral sector. From embalming and funeral arranging to health and safety, customer service, and leadership, structured learning supports the development of both new and experienced personnel. Funeral Service Times reports on training initiatives, qualifications, CPD programmes, industry partnerships, accreditation schemes, and updates from professional bodies—equipping funeral directors, arrangers, and sector staff with the knowledge to meet the evolving demands of their roles.

Training

Ongoing training is essential to maintaining professional standards, regulatory compliance, and compassionate care across the funeral sector. From embalming and funeral arranging to health and safety, customer service, and leadership, structured learning supports the development of both new and experienced personnel. Funeral Service Times reports on training initiatives, qualifications, CPD programmes, industry partnerships, accreditation schemes, and updates from professional bodies—equipping funeral directors, arrangers, and sector staff with the knowledge to meet the evolving demands of their roles.

Funeral directors host dementia seminars

More than 120 delegates attended three seminars about dementia hosted by Dorset’s Douch…

Hindus want UK crematoriums to be ‘Hindu friendly’

Hindus are urging for crematoria in United Kingdom to adapt to the needs of growing Hindu community.

Let’s Get Healthy helps Co-op workers to support bereaved customers

Corporate health and well-being provider, Let’s Get Healthy, has announced a new…

Funeral plan firm fined for making 52,000 nuisance calls

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged people to support their elderly…

Helping youth deal with violent crime

Violent crime, particularly knife crime, is on the rise and the stories are regularly…

Govt to update crematoria provisions to reflect cultures and faiths

A package of measures to update crematoria to reflect the needs of different cultures and…

Aston Lark discusses: Staff training and record-keeping

Hello, I hope you enjoyed reading my colleague Nick’s article last month on the benefits of…

Funeral director raises £3,500 for Mind Dorset

A funeral director has raised £3,500 for mental health charity Mind’s Dorset arm.

Neville chooses Autism Bedfordshire as charity of the year

Neville Funeral Service, one of the region’s longest established businesses, has chosen…

Down to Earth launches new ‘Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment’ training

Funeral support group, Down To Earth, has announced a new ‘Social Fund Funeral Expenses…
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