Training

How crematoria have responded to the Covid-19 crisis

In a matter of a few weeks, cremation funerals have changed more than during all of my 37 years in…

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Safe Hands launches £1m campaign as part of broader growth plan

Safe Hands Funeral Plans has launched a new £1m campaign that aims to encourage more people to take out a…

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What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS

HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include:…

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What will the spread of coronavirus mean for businesses?

The serious health concerns brought about by the coronavirus outbreak (officially Covid-19) have been well documented, as nations impose travel…

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Finding the next generation of embalmers

The funeral industry offers a wide variety of roles, but none so demanding and requiring such a diverse skill set,…

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Co-op Funeralcare welcomes its 3,000th recruit

Co-op Funeralcare has welcomed its 3,000th recruit today (3 January). Jennifer Plews joined the Co-op Funeralcare at Bridge Street, Kendal…

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SAIF launches new helpline in partnership with Rowland Brothers

Members of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has announced its new helpline providing advice on…

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Bristol Memorial Woodland wins national praise

Bristol Memorial Woodlands cemetery has been praised by Gentle Dusk for allowing “people to take as long as they need…

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Norfolk funeral home launches suicide support training

A suicide bereavement support course has been launched by a Norfolk funeral home. Rosedale Funeral Home is launching the course…

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Aubrey Kirkham appoints third generation family member

Shrewsbury-based Aubrey Kirkham Funeral Directors has expanded its team with the appointment of a third generation family member. The funeral…

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