After losing his rugby loving Dad to cancer in 2021, Matt Underwood’s mum suggested making a wooden rugby ball urn, a challenging task very different to his usual woodturning work. The ball received…
Author: Ruth Nicholas
Different journeys for three new managers at Westerleigh crematoria
Westerleigh Group has appointed new managers at three of its 40 crematoria and cemeteries across England, Scotland and Wales – and each has a very different story to tell. Claire Montague is the…
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors: SAIF issues statement
Trade association for independent funeral directors SAIF is deeply distressed about reports of arrests at a funeral directors in Hull following a police investigation. A spokesperson said: “We understand that many members of…
Launch of Medical Examiner system for England and Wales delayed again
Trade association SAIF has said it is not surprised to hear that the implementation of the already-delayed statutory Medical Examiner system for England and Wales will not happen during the first half…
Grief counsellor receives BEM in New Year’s Honours List
Well respected grief counsellor and author Dr Bill Webster was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) “for services to the bereaved in the UK and in Canada” in the 2024 New Year’s…
Jersey: sad villagers say farewell to parish peacock
A funeral took place on the Isle of Jersey for a beloved parish peacock called Henry Percy who died in a hit-and-run during the Christmas break, reports the Jersey Evening Post. Grouville Constable…
New for Spring 2024 – beautiful glass Cuddle Stones!
There is exciting news from Yarwood Memorial Products – the launch of their highly-anticipated Glass Cuddle Stones! Cheryl Yarwood has been busy trialling and sampling these tactual and transportable keepsakes with her British…
Half century milestone for Nigel Lymn Rose
The Chairman and fourth generation of award-winning Nottinghamshire-based funeral directors, A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service, is marking 50 years as a qualified funeral director and embalmer. Nigel Lymn Rose has spearheaded…
Legal Eagle: Who is responsible for funeral arrangements when there is no Will?
Blog By Donata Crossfield, Wills and Probate Director Whilst many loved ones make their funeral wishes clear in advance, in a Will, or in a separate letter of wishes, in some cases there…
Law Commission launches review of laws around burial, disposal and death arrangements
The Law Commission has announced details of its review of the law governing how we deal with the bodies of loved ones when they die. The project is being split into three strands: Burial…
