West Midlands

Jennifer Ashe and Son launches bereavement group

West Midlands-based funeral director, Jennifer Ashe and Son, has launched its own support bereavement group.  This comes in response to…

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Yorkshire independent funeral director elected as SAIF president

Mark Horton, of Hull-based Hortons Funeral Directors, has been elected president of SAIF, the UK’s largest trade association dedicated to…

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Stairlift tycoon raises stake in Dignity

Stairlift Tycoon John Jakes has raised his stake in funeral firm Dignity to 16.27% up from 13.1%. At the time…

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Waseley Hills Crematorium opens its doors in the West Midlands

The Westerleigh Group has announced that its newest site, the Waseley Hills Crematorium, has officially opened its doors to the…

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New crematorium to open in the West Midlands

A new crematorium is being built to serve the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire, and is due…

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CMG donate £10k to The Lily Mae Foundation

The Crematorium and Memorial Group (CMG) has donated £10,000 to The Lily Mae Foundation, a charity that supports parents and…

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Dudley funeral home target of ram raid

J W Marsh Funeral Directors in Dudley was the target of a ram raid after burglars forced their way into…

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Hotel owner banned for holding 200-person funeral wake

A hotel manager has been fined £10,000 after breaching Covid-19 regulations by hosting a funeral party with “hundreds” of attendees,…

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West Midlands man arrested on suspicion of £495,000 furlough fraud

A West Midlands man has been arrested as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation into a suspected…

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Central Co-op thanks hospice workers for their efforts during coronavirus crisis

Hospice staff have been sent “thank you” packages by Central England Co-op to show its “appreciation for their efforts in…

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