A modern grave stone has become a lasting memorial to a woman who was convicted of witchcraft. The site, in Virgina, is dedicated to Grace White Sherwood who was dubbed the Witch of…
Category: August
Vibrant NFE 2024 delivers balance of information, education and opportunity
Over three days in June, the funeral sector came together to learn, be inspired and spend time together in a vibrant and future-focused environment as the 2024 National Funeral Exhibition opened its…
CofE parishes warned off National Burial Grounds Survey due to data risks
Parishes should be told not to sign up to the National Burial Grounds Survey because of the risks, including of the data being sold to the Mormon Church, the General Synod agreed,…
The story behind Speedlink Repatriation
SpeedLink got its start as a conventional courier service back in 2006 focusing on time-critical, same-day services across the UK and to all EU countries. Since then, SpeedLink has helped thousands of companies…
Amped up – Co-op pumps £9m into all-electric fleet options
Funeral homes in the UK have launched their new range of all-electric vehicles, following a seven-figure investment into the updated funeralcare fleet and as part of a wider climate action plan. Co-op Funeralcare,…
On your bike: Surrey FDs chip in for local church cycle rack
A long-established Surrey Funeral Directors has underlined its commitment to their community by providing a local church with a much-needed cycle rack. Anne Rowe, Funeral Arranger at James & Thomas Funeral Directors in…
