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.
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Nov- 2024 -19 NovemberPeople
Young funeral director completes Funeral Partners apprenticeship
Funeral Partners has announced that 24-year-old Jyden Asher has become the first person at network branch, Huddersfield Funeral Home, in…
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15 NovemberBusiness
M Rushton Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners network
Southport-based M Rushton Funeral Directors has officially joined the Funeral Partners network. The funeral provider was founded in 2016 by…
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Oct- 2024 -24 OctoberCommunity
Central Co-op to offset crematoria CO2 with reforestation scheme
Central Co-op has revealed that it will be combining its Planting Promise initiative with the Our Malawi Partnership, as it…
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21 OctoberCommunity
AW Lymn rolls out Safe Space scheme for vulnerable individuals
AW Lymn has launched a Safe Space scheme across its 28 funeral homes, which will offer a place for vulnerable…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberCharity Special
The Stroke Association: Supporting those who need it most through Communication Access Training for funeral directors
When a loved one experiences a stroke, the impact can extend far beyond their physical health. Communication difficulties are a…
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27 SeptemberCharity Special
Dogs Trust: Leave a Love that Lives on
At Dogs Trust, our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free…
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19 SeptemberPeople
Lee Snashfold receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at GFA 2024
Lee Snashfold, the managing director of Lee Snashfold Crematoria Management and Consultancy Ltd, has been presented with the ‘Lifetime Achievement…
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18 SeptemberCharity
Golden Charter team raises over £4k in charity cycle in CEO’s memory
Golden Charter has raised more than £4,000 for two UK veteran’s charities through a ‘Pedal to Paris’ charity cycle, just…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustLatest News
Golden Charter confirms sudden passing of CEO Charlie Norman
Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced the sudden passing of its chief executive officer, Charlie Norman, on Tuesday 27…
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Jul- 2024 -17 JulyPeople
Great Glen Crem hosts nine APC students as part of training
Great Glen Crematorium has hosted nine students from The Academy of Professional Celebrants (APC) as part of their training to…
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