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…
Category: June
Grave Tales – Ronald Reagan
One of the most popular and famous American presidents of modern times is buried in an elaborate memorial site in California. Republican Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, died on…
Don’t tell the children – new book hopes to reach adults too
Former NAFD President John Adams has teamed up with children’s books author Clare Shaw to produce a new book to encourage wider discussion of death, dying and bereavement called Don’t tell the…
Unicorns and tractors set new trends for children’s coffins
Colourful Coffins says changing trends in children’s coffins means unicorns and tractors are now the most popular designs requested by grieving families. In recent years princesses and dinosaurs have led the way, themes…
FD Anghus completes London Marathon in full mourning suit
A funeral director has raised thousands of pounds for charity and helped hundreds of people break down the taboos around discussing death by running the London Marathon in his full work attire…
Funeral plan regulation brings customer confidence – but FCA has more to do
FCA regulation of the funeral plan market has enhanced a financial product that already met the customer need better than any other. FSJ asked Simon Cox – founder of independent research and…
North Lincolnshire funeral director wins prestigious award at BizX2023
North Lincolnshire-based funeral firectors Nichola and Jason Threadgold of Jason Threadgold Funeral Director picked up the prestigious Best Customer Service for the United Kingdom award at this year’s BizX awards held at…
Manchester: Dying to Talk course supports families facing bereavement
A new course offering support to those facing the death of a loved one has been set up in Greater Manchester. The course Dying to Talk has been facilitated by Revd Anne Gilbert…
Edinburgh: William Purves celebrates 135 years – and more than 10,000 funerals
The independent family-run funeral director, William Purves, marked its 135th anniversary in April. Established in 1888 by a craftsman and cabinetmaker turned undertaker from the Borders, William Purves is today the largest independent…
Superior Vito and movie star hearse join T J Parry fleet
T. J. Parry, an independent family-run funeral firm based in Burton-upon-Trent recently took delivery of a quality used Vito complete with a brand new ‘Rise&Fall’ deck from Superior UK Automotive Ltd. The removal…
