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.
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1 July 2024
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 children.
1 July 2024
Dan Cox (left) and Steve Richards with some of Colourful Coffins' recent designs
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.
1 July 2024
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 – including frockcoat and top hat.
1 July 2024
Funeral plan regulation brings customer confidence – but FCA has more to do
There is no doubt that the funeral plan sector has experienced a seismic shock from being regulatory ready for July 2022. Funeral Solution Expert (FSE) have undertaken a comprehensive review of the market bringing together expert analysis of both traditional and direct cremation funeral plans, infused with findings from both independent funeral directors and a nationally representative sample of 1,500 UK adults.
5 June 2023
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 the Excel in London.
5 June 2023
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.
5 June 2023
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.
5 June 2023
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.
5 June 2023
Linsie’s back: where there’s a will there’s a Way
The daughter of a well-known retired funeral director has joined the business he set up more than 30 years ago.
5 June 2023