A funeral took place on the Isle of Jersey for a beloved parish peacock called Henry Percy who died in a hit-and-run during the Christmas break, reports the Jersey Evening Post. Grouville Constable…
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Law Commission launches review of laws around burial, disposal and death arrangements
The Law Commission has announced details of its review of the law governing how we deal with the bodies of loved ones when they die. The project is being split into three strands: Burial…
One in four bereaved adults tackle grief completely alone
During what is an immensely difficult time when dealing with the loss of a loved one, MetLife’s The Last Word report reveals that upsettingly, one in four (23%) bereaved adults grieve alone…
We need to recover the ‘everyday wisdom’ of dying
A palliative care expert is calling for schools and medical colleges to include death education in the curriculum. Schools should teach children about dying, because “understanding death can help us to live better,”…
Stacey Dooley films with A W Lymn for BBC documentary
BBC Factual commissioned Firecracker Films to make a new 60-minute film with award-winning presenter Stacey Dooley, in association with Little Dooley. Stacey Dooley: Inside the Undertakers, for BBC One and iPlayer, follows Stacey…
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…
Mum battles council over baby son’s memorial
A Grimsby woman has been left “absolutely heartbroken” after being told by North East Lincolnshire Council to remove the memorial from the grave of her baby son because it is not made…
Anstey funeral director wins Bowls England national title
Funeral director, Nick Wardle, 28, of Anstey & District Funeral Services in Leicester, along with Joe Dawson have been crowned Bowls England Men’s Pairs Champions at the Aviva National Championships, held in…
Give us your views – and raise vital funds for Hospice UK
We are inviting the UK’s independent funeral directors to take part in a short (around 5-10 minutes) online survey about Funeral Plans, FCA regulation, and Direct Cremation. By doing so, you can…
Golden Charter announces leadership change
Leading funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced a change to its leadership with the appointment of Charles Norman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Charlie joins as CEO designate on 1…
