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Andrew Grey Funeral Directors funds two local community groups

Andrew Grey Funeral Directors funds two local community groups

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York Council begins facilities investment at city crematorium

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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.

ITV documentary leads to six sackings and a resignation

As a result of the findings of the ITV documentary Exposure: The British Way of Death, six…

British Institute of Funeral Directors launches new training courses

In its 30th anniversary year, the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) has decided…

Grief Journey Essex scoops Essex Business Excellence Award

Three independent family funeral directors have won the ‘Community’ category of the recent…

Angus funeral staff gain qualifications

Funeral staff from The Fairways Partnership funeral homes in Angus have achieved…

Ferno launches emergency equipment training programme

Ferno, manufacturer of medical equipment and emergency services to the funeral and mortuary…

Funeral home sponsors talented athlete

Staff from Henry Ison & Sons have raised £1,000 to help fund the full-time training of a…

Second generation FD earns diploma

Daniel Devall, a second generation member of Warwickshire funeral directors D B Devall &…

Darlington care home staff complete bereavement training

Nine members of staff from a Darlington care home have been awarded certificates for…

Funeral director undertakes Ironman challenge for Royal Liverpool Hospital

Funeral director Samantha Dean-Howard will compete in an Ironman challenge to raise money…

Fresh start for Ledbury funeral home

Hawcutt Funeral Directors of Ledbury has been officially opened by the town’s mayor after…
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