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.
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5 June 2023
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…
10 May 2023
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 the Ageas Bowl, Southampton.
10 May 2023
West Midlands: new cemetery for Sandwell
Sandwell’s newest cemetery – which will secure burials in the borough for decades to come – has been officially opened in Rowley Regis, West Midlands.
10 May 2023
Updates to Forever Urns keeps pace with consumer trend
As the demand for more and more personalised and innovative urns continues apace, JC Atkinson, the leading manufacturer of coffins, caskets and urns has refreshed its Forever Urns catalogue to…
3 March 2023
Making the jump from HR to stonemasonry
Nottingham based A W Lymn, The Family Funeral Service, is cementing its reputation as a leader in its industry, by enhancing the opportunities for training and development in its stonemasonry team.
7 February 2023
Scotland inspector praises Borders Crematorium team for ‘first class service’ during pandemic
The team at Borders Crematorium has been highly praised by a regulatory inspector for the service they provide to local families and for their work during the pandemic. Robert Swanson…
18 January 2023
Walter C Parsons appoints seventh generation managing director
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors has announced some changes to their board of directors as the custodianship of the business is passed to the next generation of the family. Following…
18 January 2023
New developments – low cost printed coffin interiors
Personalised funerals have become increasingly popular as suppliers to the funeral trade have sought to innovate and provide opportunities for funeral directors with their service offering.
21 December 2022
Former Merseyside policeman Steve Glen
Former Merseyside policeman is new operations chief at Westerleigh
Steve Glen has been appointed Head of Central Operations at Westerleigh Group, providing a strong link between the company’s senior leadership team and its individual crematoria teams across the UK.…
2 November 2022