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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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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.

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.

SAIF launches new helpline in partnership with Rowland Brothers

Members of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has…

Bristol Memorial Woodland wins national praise

Bristol Memorial Woodlands cemetery has been praised by Gentle Dusk for allowing “people to…

Norfolk funeral home launches suicide support training

A suicide bereavement support course has been launched by a Norfolk funeral home.

Aubrey Kirkham appoints third generation family member

Shrewsbury-based Aubrey Kirkham Funeral Directors has expanded its team with the appointment…

Daren Persson Funeral Services teaches first aid training to children

Daren Persson Funeral Services has been teaching children from North Tyneside lifestyle skills.

Supporting people with Dementia through bereavement

There are more than 850,000 people with dementia in the UK and many of them will experience…

Aston Lark Discusses: Cyber Risks

Hello, I’m Matt, taking over from Colin this month to write about cyber risks. This is one…

How many singers does it take to change a funeral?

We know that when a client asks for live music at a funeral service a funeral director’s…

Rowland Brothers hosts child bereavement seminars

A total of 250 teachers, police family liaison officers, social workers and associated care…

Co op Funeralcare donates £1000 to autistic children in Frimley Green

A support service for autistic children and their families in Frimley Green has received a…
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