East Midlands funeral firm AW Lymn has joined forces with Archway Learning Trust to pilot Healing Hearts, a bereavement education programme for schoolchildren. The scheme, the first of its kind in the UK, aims to give pupils age-appropriate tools to understand and talk about grief. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Former NAFD president John Adams spoke at the Australian Funeral Directors Association’s convention in Vietnam, highlighting shared global challenges in regulation and leadership. His visit underscored a growing international movement to expand the funeral profession’s role in education and public awareness around death and bereavement. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Funeral Guide and SunLife have revealed some of the UK’s most unusual funeral requests, from Star Wars processions to pork pie tributes. These personal touches reflect a growing trend toward funerals that celebrate individuality and memorable goodbyes. Click the title of this article to find out more.
SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report reveals that UK funeral costs have hit an all-time high, with the average funeral now costing £4,285. As more families seek affordable options, direct cremations remain popular, but financial pressures and a reluctance to discuss funeral planning continue to pose challenges. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Discover how John Adams, renowned funeral director and bereavement education advocate, is set to inspire global change with his keynote speeches at the AFDA National Convention in Vietnam this March. Click the title of this article to find out more.
A historic parliamentary debate in December marked a milestone regarding a campaign to include content on death, dying and bereavement in the National Curriculum led by former NAFD President John Adams. Click the title of this article to find out more...
After over 13 years of dedicated service, Malcolm Brooks, Wilcox Limousines’ esteemed Southern Sales Manager, is leaving to embark on an exciting new venture. Click the title of this article to read more...