Before the Tributes family began drawing breath to extinguish the 30 candles burning patiently upon their cake, they did what most do at a milestone celebration. Reminisce. Tori Bush, Sales Director, recalls the…
Category: January
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…
One in four bereaved adults tackle grief completely alone
During what is an immensely difficult time when dealing with the loss of a loved one, MetLife’s The Last Word report reveals that upsettingly, one in four (23%) bereaved adults grieve alone…
LR Tipping proud to acquire Luke Howgate and Son Ltd
Leslie R Tipping Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of the well-known manufacturer and funeral supplies company Luke Howgate and Son Limited. Based in Dewsbury, it was established in the 1890s and…
Westerleigh Group raises more than £70k for Dementia UK
Westerleigh Group has donated nearly £71,000 to Dementia UK following a campaign which ran during World Alzheimer’s month. Between September 4 and October 15, Westerleigh Group pledged to make donations to the specialist…
Tips on leveraging your funeral home’s online presence in 2024
With Eimer Duffy, FIT Social Media It’s nearly 2024 and so a golden opportunity to review your funeral home’s online presence. Having a website is not enough and having key digital assets optimised…
New Start: ‘My biggest joy … is knowing I’ve supported a family’
Former adult social care worker Lucy Derrick became a memorial consultant a year ago and has already clocked up an award. She tells Sharon Barnard about her new roleIn her previous job working…
Manchester: stonemason gifts memorial after seeing 86-year-old’s poignant story
A stonemason has gifted a special memorial to a mother from Greater Manchester after her poignant story was broadcast on TV. Lilian Thorpe, 86, gave birth to a stillborn baby boy in 1961…
Short films launched to help explain burial and cremation to children
Child Bereavement UK has launched two animated short films to help explain to children what happens at a funeral and answer some of the questions they may have about burials and cremations. The…
Scotland inspector praises Borders Crematorium team for ‘first class service’ during pandemic
The team at Borders Crematorium has been highly praised by a regulatory inspector for the service they provide to local families and for their work during the pandemic. Robert Swanson QPM, Senior Inspector…
