Coleman Milne has supplied a new Mercedes 214 hearse to RA Brooks & Son in Sussex. Finished in Santorini Black, the vehicle includes a panoramic glass roof, illuminated signage, a Vogue Grey…
Author: Ruth Nicholas
Grave Tales – The final chapter of Ernest Hemingway
American literary genius Ernest Hemingway died on 2 July 1961 by suicide at the age of 61. He was almost as well known for his heavy drinking and wild lifestyle as for…
Gibsons’ Funeral Services acquired by Funeral Partners
A County Durham funeral firm with more than 160 years of history has joined Funeral Partners. The aim is to secure the business’s future, while allowing the team to continue to serve…
How to grow enquiries through Google Ads
Reputation and word of mouth remain powerful tools, but with families often spread further apart and arranging funerals from a distance, Google searches like “funeral director near me” are now a key…
Suzy Middleton: 25 years alongside funeral professionals
Suzy Middleton, CEO of SEIB Insurance Brokers, shares how her professional journey became deeply intertwined with the funeral industry and why that connection still drives her today. “I didn’t expect my career at…
What GDPR means for funeral businesses
Eileen Ireland, GDPR trainer, consultant, and founder of ReGDPR, outlines the key risks and responsibilities around data handling for funeral homes, celebrants, crematoria and related services. “Given the number of people and processes…
Wilcox’s Neil marks full circle with O’Neill’s delivery
Wilcox Limousines has delivered a new Mercedes E220d hearse to Murty O’Neill & Sons Funeral Directors, based in Johnstownbridge, Enfield, County Meath in Ireland. The family-run firm, known locally for its longstanding service,…
Grave Tales: The tragic death of Lily Cove
The village of Haworth, in Yorkshire, is renowned for the home of the Brontes. It is also the final resting place of Elizabeth Mary Cove, a young woman whose death shocked onlookers at…
A global appetite for change
Former NAFD president John Adams recently travelled to Vietnam to speak at the Australian Funeral Directors Association’s National Convention, where he joined international colleagues to discuss leadership, regulation and the evolving role…
How to adapt your funeral home marketing to the customer journey
Today’s families don’t begin their funeral service journey with a phone call; they start by searching online. Whether planning ahead or facing an immediate need, families are turning to Google, social media and…
