Brake, a UK road safety charity founded in 1995, says five people dying on UK roads every day must not be seen as normal. Through its National Road Victim Service,…
Niki Ward, head of customer success at Funeral Manager, shares how her experience as a police data analyst is helping funeral directors to optimise their business. Many in the funeral…
Lily Cove, known as ‘Leaping Lily’, was a daring parachute stuntwoman whose tragic fall during a 1906 performance stunned the village of Haworth. Her dramatic death and heartfelt funeral drew crowds and left a lasting mark on Edwardian public memory. Click the title of this article to find out more.
The Mount of Olives is Jerusalem’s most significant and ancient Jewish cemetery, with burials dating back over 3,000 years. Despite its spiritual importance, the site has faced ongoing challenges with vandalism, preservation, and security in recent decades. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Grace Darling became a national heroine in 1838 after helping rescue survivors from the Forfarshire shipwreck off the Farne Islands. Her bravery is commemorated through memorials at St Aidan’s Church in Bamburgh, which continue to inspire visitors today. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Funeral director Inez Capps is breaking taboos on TikTok, giving 108,000+ followers an inside look at the profession with honesty and empathy. From demystifying cremation to challenging industry norms, her viral videos are changing how people see funerals. Click the title of this article to find out more.
The funeral profession demands compassion and resilience, but stress and burnout can take their toll. Discover how small mindful moments, like intentional breathing, can transform your well-being. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Inspired by Grayson Perry’s Rites of Passage, sisters Katy and Lindsey Vigurs founded Dead Good in 2018 to champion eco-friendly, low-cost, and creative funeral options in the UK. Click the title of this article to find out more...
Joining in with your send-off while you are still alive is a growing trend, especially among young adults, according to a survey by funeral comparison website Funeral Choice.
A modern grave stone has become a lasting memorial to a woman who was convicted of witchcraft.