Suffolk funeral director Nikki Markham keeps three snakes at home, including a royal python named Voldemort, and hopes to one day add a 20ft python to her collection. While her husband steers clear of the snake room, Nikki says the reptiles are calm, sensitive and sometimes even meet funeral home clients. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Melvin Rowlands Funeral Services in Llangefni has added a new graphite grey Mercedes-Benz Superior Vito removal vehicle to its fleet. The bespoke Rise & Fall deck and discreet interior are designed to enhance service quality, dignity and professionalism across the firm’s operations. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Tiddles, a beloved tabby at St Mary the Virgin Church in Fairford, served as both a companion to parishioners and a skilled church mouser from 1963 to 1980. Her legacy lived on through a memorial stone and another cat, ‘Tiddles 2’, who was equally cherished by the community. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Family-run Sandy Close Funeral Services in Belfast has joined Funeral Partners, marking the group’s continued expansion in Northern Ireland. Founder Sandy Close praised the move for relieving the pressures of independent ownership while preserving the business’s legacy and community ties. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Funeral director Susan Whymark began learning British Sign Language to make her services more inclusive after realising a grieving family member was deaf. “I think it’s so important to be inclusive… the Deaf community really appreciate any effort to communicate,” she says. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Pre-need plans are no longer a simple sale, they’re a regulated commitment with financial, operational and reputational consequences. Funeral directors must now balance trust, compliance and long-term sustainability. Click the title of this article to find out more.
RA Brooks & Son has added a new Mercedes 214 hearse to its Sussex fleet, supplied by Coleman Milne. The family-run firm continues to balance tradition with modern efficiency through its long-standing relationship with the vehicle supplier. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Ernest Hemingway’s grave in Ketchum, Idaho is marked by a plain stone inscribed only with his name and dates. Despite its simplicity, the site draws daily visitors who leave flowers, notes, and bottles in tribute to the author’s enduring legacy. Click the title of this article to find out more.
Gibsons’ Funeral Services, a sixth-generation family firm in County Durham, has joined Funeral Partners to help secure its future while continuing to serve the community. Matthew and Victoria Gibson will remain with the business, maintaining their long-standing reputation for trusted personal service. Click the title of this article to find out more.
With more families searching online for funeral services, Google Ads offers a practical way for firms to stay visible and attract enquiries at the right moment. A tailored campaign helped John Weir Funeral Director grow from a handful to more than 30 enquiries per month. Click the title of this article to find out more.