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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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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.

ICCM names Mathew Crawley as new CEO

The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has announced that Mathew…

Rayners enhances Rayner Care Technical Sales Support team with Gravotech specialist

Rayners is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its Rayner Care team with the…

Young funeral director completes Funeral Partners apprenticeship

Funeral Partners has announced that 24-year-old Jyden Asher has become the first person at…

M Rushton Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners network

Southport-based M Rushton Funeral Directors has officially joined the Funeral Partners network. 

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Lee Snashfold receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at GFA 2024

Lee Snashfold, the managing director of Lee Snashfold Crematoria Management and Consultancy…

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…
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