National charity Sue Ryder have launched a new campaign to help bereaved people – Grief Kind. The charity is offering a range of resources to help people cope with grief…
As the demand for more and more personalised and innovative urns continues apace, JC Atkinson, the leading manufacturer of coffins, caskets and urns has refreshed its Forever Urns catalogue to…
A funeral arranger helped young carers to receive gifts and organised for a special Star Wars Stormtrooper to visit them at a party, after building a special relationship with a…
The new year got off to a high profile start for the NAFD with coverage on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4 Today, BBC news online and the BBC News Channel ...
Since September 2021, the Down to Earth funeral costs team at Quaker Social Action has reported 240 funeral directors to the CMA who have been seen to be breaching the Funerals Market Investigation Order.
Nottingham based A W Lymn, The Family Funeral Service, is cementing its reputation as a leader in its industry, by enhancing the opportunities for training and development in its stonemasonry team.
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
Eimer Duffy asks: why have a strategy? The funeral home's social media strategy should serve as an effective platform. Focused on connecting with and engaging bereaved families and their communities,…
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…
A stonemason has gifted a special memorial to a mother from Greater Manchester after her poignant story was broadcast on TV. Lilian Thorpe, 86, gave birth to a stillborn baby…