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Aura Life wins ‘Compliance Team of the Year’ at 2024 ICA Awards

Funeral plan provider Aura Life has revealed that its compliance team has been named the winner of the ‘SME Compliance…

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‘Letters to heaven’ post box founder awarded Medal of Honour

Matilda Handy, has received a British Citizen Youth Award Medal of Honour, after her wish to connect with her late…

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New bill to return remote death registering in England and Wales

The government’s Data Protection and Digital Information bill has been published and it includes provision for deaths to be registered…

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Rishi Sunak to become next PM

Rishi Sunak is set to become the next leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister after becoming…

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Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster joins NAFD Conference line-up 

Bereavement expert Dr Bill Webster has joined the NAFD Annual General Meeting and Conference line-up, with the event set to…

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Scottish Government welcomes funeral support payment increase

The Scottish Government has announced it will match the ‘other expenses’ funeral benefit with the rest of the UK, increasing…

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Bill Webster receives the British Citizen’s Award

Grief and bereavement expert Bill Webster has been awarded the British Citizen Award, which was given out during a ceremony…

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SAIF calls for regulation of profession

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has said England, Wales and Northern Ireland should follow in Scotland’s…

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Funeral director-backed charity launched nationally in Parliament

An inclusive Dorset charity supported by Douch Family Funeral Directors has taken its message to Parliament – where it was…

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AOIC welcomes government move on child funerals

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has welcomed a government announcement, which will ensure that all grieving parents can lay…

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