The need to honour and mourn those we care about when they die remains as strong as ever. What is open to question is how we might choose to do this over the next 25 years or so.
When Rachael Lee approached West Midlands-based Jennifer Ashe & Son to arrange the funeral of her late mother, Carol Lee, she had a rather unconventional request – a Punch and Judy Puppet Show ...
Sarah Louise Briggs is a classically trained singer (mezzo soprano) and works hand-in-hand with funeral directors across the North of England adding a special musical, personal touch.
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.
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.
More practical tips to develop your digital reach from Eimer Duffy As a funeral director you understand the importance of connecting with families in your community. And providing them with…
Mark Horton, of Hull-based Hortons Funeral Directors, has been elected President of SAIF, the UK’s largest trade association dedicated to protecting the interests of independent funeral directors and their customers.…
Sandwell’s newest cemetery – which will secure burials in the borough for decades to come – has been officially opened in Rowley Regis, West Midlands.
Coleman Milne has welcomed guests from across the UK funeral sector to experience its highly anticipated, all-electric Etive hearse, based on the popular Ford Mustang Mach-E platform.
A charity which supports disabled people via horse riding and other equine activities has taken a step towards a new roof, thanks to a donation of £500 from Alternative Planning Company who offer Choice Funeral Plans via a local funeral directors.