A funeral director from Ystalyfera in Neath Port Talbot is gearing up to cycle 437 in four days from Scotland to Wales to raise money for Wales Air Ambulance next month.Steffan Lloyd…
Category: 2026
BIFD breaks silence post-Elkin and Bell
The British Institute of Funeral Directors has issued a statement following the incarceration of Hayley Bell, a prominent former member of the institute. It is published in full (below). In addition, FSJ…
Green and pleasant strands
Some argue there’s nothing black and white about environmentally friendly coffins. Ecoffins general manager Simon Howard says there’s much to be gained from adopting a ‘planet first’ strategyEnvironmentally friendly coffins are gaining…
The politics of preservation
Ben Whitworth, embalmer, funeral director, education and technical support and sales consultant for the Mazwell Group, considers the real cost of embalming and questions how it is charged outThis article was prompted…
One and the same
Steina McKenna, W&P Legal head of partnerships and client engagement, sets out what employers need to know about treating LGBTQ+ staff fairlyBehind the vibrant, joyful celebrations of Pride next month lie a…
The rise of answer engines and zero click searches
AI is changing the way search results are presented. Your Business Angels (YBA) MD Laura Moxham sets out what you need to knowGoogle uses AI to summarise information, answer questions and highlight…
Shiver me timbers
By Mary CarmichaelIf you spot Lew Griffiths wearing his regular weekend ensemble of frock coat, bandana, tricorn hat and long boots, you probably wouldn’t put money on him being a funeral director.The…
A minor miracle
By Mary CarmichaelTim Ward has some advice for fellow car enthusiasts: “Stay away from the online car auction sites if you are partaking in the odd snifter,” he says sagely.It’s advice the…
Charting the change with The Undertakers’ Journal
In the first part of a two part special feature, funeral historian, researcher and former FSJ editor Brian Parsons maps industry milestones from the first 70 years of our coverage.The Undertakers’ Journal…
Elvis has left the building
The king of rock ‘n’ roll was an ever-present feature for Michael Willock, known to all as Mick. Elvis’ music provided the soundtrack to the Pontefract resident’s life as he was forever…
