American Caskets’ popularity leads to new embroidered innovation from Colourful Coffins
Loved – In Stitches is the latest innovation from Colourful Coffins.
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15 May 2024
Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust welcomes new trustee
Distinguished local law professional Dr Paul Hutchinson has joined the board of trustees at Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust.
15 May 2024
Opinion – Futurewatch: will our sector be reactive or proactive?
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.
16 April 2024
That’s the way to do it: the Punch & Judy funeral
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 ...
16 April 2024
Funeral singer brings heart and dignity
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.
16 April 2024
Woodturner Matt’s urns are inspired by his rugby loving dad
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.
16 April 2024
Different journeys for three new managers at Westerleigh crematoria
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.
16 April 2024
Jersey: sad villagers say farewell to parish peacock
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.
19 February 2024
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.
19 February 2024
Legal Eagle: Who is responsible for funeral arrangements when there is no Will?
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 may be ambiguities, such as who has the right to possession of the deceased’s body.
19 February 2024