The funeral profession has always been my calling and my home. My career began in Wenatchee, WA, at the age of 16, working at a local funeral home. Upon graduating from Mortuary College…
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Mindful matters
Working in the funeral industry is a unique calling, requiring immense compassion and professionalism. Yet, it also presents challenges which can take its toll resulting in emotional fatigue, stress and burnout. Left unaddressed,…

Quinn’s set up for 2025 with new E Class models
In summer 2023, Mercedes-Benz began unveiling details of the much-anticipated W214 E Class model, marking a significant moment for coachbuilders. When the market launch was announced for October 2023, excitement among industry professionals…

Retailer honoured with national award
Lincolnshire Co-op has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Platinum accreditation held by under 200 employees nationally. This recognition highlights the society as a people-focused business promoting a positive working culture where…

Helping protect the planet
Families who recently bought memorials from Westerleigh Group’s crematoria have not only honoured a memory of their loved one but have also helped protect the planet by triggering a £45,500 donation from the…

It’s all dead good for creative sisters
It was an episode called Death in Grayson Perry’s Channel 4 series Rites of Passage that made an impact on education researcher and university teacher Katy Vigurs and her sister Lindsey Vigurs,…

Children’s cancer charity gets a boost!
Somerset Willow is proud to announce that together, they have raised a remarkable £25,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer. Managing Director and fourth generation Anthony Hill chose to support Young Lives as his…

A fond farewell to Malcolm Brooks
Wilcox Limousines have bid a fond farewell to Malcolm Brooks, their esteemed Southern Sales Manager. After 13 years and seven months of dedicated service, Malcolm is embarking on a new chapter, leaving…

Latest news from the Editor
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a bittersweet moment as I pen my last editor’s letter for Funeral Service Journal. It’s been an honour to edit FSJ these past seven years, during such a tumultuous…










