Longstanding funeral suppliers Allsops have introduced a subtle change to confirm their branding and quality to customers. As a spokesperson explained: “At Allsops we have always placed a heavy focus on the quality of…
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Family-owned Fawcett and Hetherington welcome new Mercedes E200 AMG Line mild hybrids
Fawcett and Hetherington are a family-run funeral directors in Middlesbrough, established in 1993 by Alistair Fawcett and David ‘Pip’ Hetherington. They have been serving the local community with dedication and compassion for…
Hardcore Hallidays triumphant as Tough Mudder challenge raises £5k for Alzheimers charity
A fired up team of funeral workers ended up unrecognisable but happy to have raised thousands of pounds for charity after taking part in the North West Tough Mudder last month. Funeral supplies…
Give us your views – and raise vital funds for Hospice UK
We are inviting the UK’s independent funeral directors to take part in a short (around 5-10 minutes) online survey about Funeral Plans, FCA regulation, and Direct Cremation. By doing so, you can…
Golden Charter announces leadership change
Leading funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced a change to its leadership with the appointment of Charles Norman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Charlie joins as CEO designate on 1…
Funeral customs: Hawaii
There are many stunning places throughout the world, with outstanding landscapes and temperate weather. One such place is Hawaii, with its weather and topography both having a major influence on the way in…
Truro: Dawn French reprises Vicar of Dibley role for friend’s ‘living funeral’
Dawn French has reprised her Vicar of Dibley role as Geraldine Granger to lead the ceremony at her close friend Kris Hallenga’s “living funeral”, reports express.co.uk Dawn French, 65, got back into her…
Essex law firm wins landmark case on delayed will dispute
Essex law firm, Birkett Long, acted for one of the successful defendants in the James v Scudamore case, which has become a guiding case when it comes to contesting a will. One…
‘A touching gift for anyone who has lost a special someone’
Gabriella Mitchell tells the story behind her new business Scattered Blooms With great care, the ashes of a loved one are combined with native wildflower seeds and other necessary ingredients, sensitively creating bespoke…
Hertfordshire: Justin Burgess wins civic award for community and charity work
It was a proud day for Hertfordshire-based independent family funeral directors J J Burgess and Sons recently, when sixth generation proprietor Justin Burgess received a Civic Award from Welwyn and Hatfield Council. The…
