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.
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,…
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.
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.
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.