Living funerals – a growing trend
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.
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2 December 2024
Grace White Sherwood statue - photo by Jimmy Emerson
Grave Tales: Grace White Sherwood
A modern grave stone has become a lasting memorial to a woman who was convicted of witchcraft.
6 August 2024
Making a difference: Community’s the key for Anthony
Community-minded funeral director Anthony Barton from Greater Manchester has found that small acts of kindness really do make an impact When Anthony opened his own business in Mossley last November,…
15 May 2024
Dying arts: where the funeral sector and environmentalism intersect
In the evolving landscape of the funeral industry, a wave of innovation is emerging at its intersection with the art world, driven by the common belief in sustainability.
12 December 2023
Stacey Dooley films with A W Lymn for BBC documentary
Stacey Dooley: Inside the Undertakers, for BBC One and iPlayer, follows Stacey as she confronts one of our last taboos – death – by immersing herself in the world of undertaking at one A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service, one of the UK’s busiest family-run funeral businesses.
12 December 2023
AGFD Good Funeral Awards celebrates the best of the sector
A busy day at the National Conference Centre in Solihull in September saw a day of networking, seminars and exhibiting conclude with an evening banquet and the presentation of the 2023 AGFD Good Funeral Awards.
12 December 2023
Legal Eagle – Probate: how legal support can save time and money for executors
It can take several months to collect valuations and information on all assets and liabilities in the deceased’s name. In this digital age, it is becoming more complicated to track everything, says Donata Crossfield
12 December 2023
Children's celebrant Poppy Walker
Celebrant Insider: Children’s grief and the importance of funerals
Jennifer Constant, director of The Celebrant Directory, talks to Poppy Walker about children's grief and the importance of including them in funerals. How does grief differ in children and adults?…
18 October 2023
The Hawaiian Paddle-Out Ceremony. Photo: mywillandashes
Funeral customs: Hawaii
There are many stunning places throughout the world, with outstanding landscapes and temperate weather. One such place is Hawaii, with its weather and topography both having a major influence on…
14 August 2023
Funeral plan regulation brings customer confidence – but FCA has more to do
There is no doubt that the funeral plan sector has experienced a seismic shock from being regulatory ready for July 2022. Funeral Solution Expert (FSE) have undertaken a comprehensive review of the market bringing together expert analysis of both traditional and direct cremation funeral plans, infused with findings from both independent funeral directors and a nationally representative sample of 1,500 UK adults.
5 June 2023