Community-minded funeral director Anthony Barton from Greater Manchester has found that small acts of kindness really do make an impact When Anthony opened his own business in Mossley last November, he started as…
Category: 2023
New SAIF President pledges independents’ voice will be heard ‘loud and clear’
Declan Maguire, Director of Glasgow-based Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors, has been elected President of SAIF (the Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors. Declan, whose family business has supported bereaved people across Glasgow…
‘Evie made us feel like Everley was safe and looked after’
A funeral director from Hampshire has won prestigious national recognition at the Mariposa Trust Awards held in London recently. Evie Thomas-Broomfield is a funeral director with Richard Steel & Partners in Winchester, and…
American Caskets’ popularity leads to new embroidered innovation from Colourful Coffins
Loved – In Stitches is the latest innovation from Colourful Coffins. Designed for families who choose an American Casket for their loved ones, Loved – In Stitches provides a unique opportunity to have…
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. Bringing to the board a wealth of legal expertise, Paul grew up locally and in…
Opinion – Futurewatch: will our sector be reactive or proactive?
Ecoffins customer services manager Julian Ferguson shares the company’s thoughts on how the funeral sector could evolve over the next 25 years The need to honour and mourn those we care about when…
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…
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. Her work takes her from…
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. The ball received…
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. Claire Montague is the…
