Dawn French has reprised her Vicar of Dibley role as Geraldine Granger to lead the ceremony at her close friend Kris Hallenga’s “living funeral”, reports express.co.uk Dawn French, 65, got back into her…
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Essex law firm wins landmark case on delayed will dispute
Essex law firm, Birkett Long, acted for one of the successful defendants in the James v Scudamore case, which has become a guiding case when it comes to contesting a will. One…
North Lincolnshire funeral director wins prestigious award at BizX2023
North Lincolnshire-based funeral firectors Nichola and Jason Threadgold of Jason Threadgold Funeral Director picked up the prestigious Best Customer Service for the United Kingdom award at this year’s BizX awards held at…
Manchester: Dying to Talk course supports families facing bereavement
A new course offering support to those facing the death of a loved one has been set up in Greater Manchester. The course Dying to Talk has been facilitated by Revd Anne Gilbert…
Inspired by Matilda: Havant crem installs postbox for ‘letters to loved ones’
A nine-year-old girl in Nottingham has inspired a crematorium in Havant with a new way to help people who have lost loved ones. Colleagues at The Oaks Havant Crematorium have installed a post…
Bingham funeral director wins community award
Dominic Lister, funeral director at Nottinghamshire’s largest independent family funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, has been recognised for his commitment to the community at the Bingham Civic Awards. Bingham Town…
CBCE 2023 focuses on changing developments in sector
The Cremation Society and the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities are delighted to be working together to present this year’s CBCE event which runs from 26-28 June at the Hilton at…
New SAIF president vows to combat ‘click and collect’ operators impacting mental health
Mark Horton, of Hull-based Hortons Funeral Directors, has been elected President of SAIF, the UK’s largest trade association dedicated to protecting the interests of independent funeral directors and their customers. Mark, who launched…
West Midlands: new cemetery for Sandwell
Sandwell’s newest cemetery – which will secure burials in the borough for decades to come – has been officially opened in Rowley Regis, West Midlands. The new Canalside Cemetery is off Powke Lane,…
Outdated laws on dealing with remains to be reviewed
The Law Commission of England and Wales has begun a new project that will review the ancient laws that govern the process of dealing with the remains of the deceased – bringing…
