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.
The first major step in the regulation of the funeral profession in Scotland has been taken with the approval of a statutory code of practice.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Trade association for independent funeral directors SAIF is deeply distressed about reports of arrests at a funeral directors in Hull following a police investigation. A spokesperson said: “We understand that…
Trade association SAIF has said it is not surprised to hear that the implementation of the already-delayed statutory Medical Examiner system for England and Wales will not happen during the…
Well respected grief counsellor and author Dr Bill Webster was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) “for services to the bereaved in the UK and in Canada” in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List.
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.