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
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?…
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…
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.
Suzanne Grahame, chief executive of Golden Charter Now that it is fully in place, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s regulation of the funeral planning market provides several benefits and reassurances…
More practical tips to develop your digital reach from Eimer Duffy As a funeral director you understand the importance of connecting with families in your community. And providing them with…
The title for one of the most isolated and loneliest burial grounds in the world must belong to the one on the island of Scarp. Scarp is an unpopulated island…
Crowned Gravedigger of the Year at the 2022 Good Funeral Awards, Maria Brancati tells Sharon Barnard why she feels so proud, and debunks a few myths about her work
Former adult social care worker Lucy Derrick became a memorial consultant a year ago and has already clocked up an award. She tells Sharon Barnard about her new role In her…
East London mortuary assistant Robb Mookhoek explains why he gave up the theatre world to make his way in the funeral industry ... Since leaving school I’ve worked in various…