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…
Category: February
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…
BBC News leads with NAFD President’s Bereavement in Education campaign
The new year got off to a high profile start for the NAFD with coverage on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4 Today, BBC news online and the BBC News Channel of the…
Quaker Social Action reports 240 funeral directors to CMA
Since September 2021, the Down to Earth funeral costs team at Quaker Social Action has reported 240 funeral directors to the CMA who have been seen to be breaching the Funerals Market…
Making the jump from HR to stonemasonry
Nottingham based A W Lymn, The Family Funeral Service, is cementing its reputation as a leader in its industry, by enhancing the opportunities for training and development in its stonemasonry team. Understanding the…
I Love My Job: Maria Brancati, gravedigger
Crowned Gravedigger of the Year at the 2022 Good Funeral Awards, Maria Brancati tells Sharon Barnard why she feels so proud, and debunks a few myths about her work “We do not simply…
Thinking of a social media strategy for your funeral home?
Eimer Duffy asks: why have a strategy? The funeral home’s social media strategy should serve as an effective platform. Focused on connecting with and engaging bereaved families and their communities, it should promote…
