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…
Category: 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…
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…
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. Linsie Kemp is now working as a funeral arranger at J H Way…
Opinion: Why trust has never been so important
Suzanne Grahame, chief executive of Golden Charter Now that it is fully in place, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s regulation of the funeral planning market provides several benefits and reassurances to current and…
Inspired by Matilda: Havant crem installs postbox for ‘letters to loved ones’
A nine-year-old girl in Nottingham has inspired a crematorium in Havant with a new way to help people who have lost loved ones. Colleagues at The Oaks Havant Crematorium have installed a post…
Bingham funeral director wins community award
Dominic Lister, funeral director at Nottinghamshire’s largest independent family funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, has been recognised for his commitment to the community at the Bingham Civic Awards. Bingham Town…
CBCE 2023 focuses on changing developments in sector
The Cremation Society and the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities are delighted to be working together to present this year’s CBCE event which runs from 26-28 June at the Hilton at…
