How a stop-gap job became a calling
Little did Alex Moore know that a temporary job with a funeral director was going to blossom into a professional vocation.
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2 December 2024
Fuller Inquiry: 17 recommendations made to prevent similar atrocities
The Independent Inquiry into the issues raised by the David Fuller case has published its Phase 1 Report. In November 2021, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care…
16 October 2024
Joss Naylor - Photo: BBC
Hundreds form guard of honour for King of the Fells Joss Naylor
Hundreds of fell runners formed a guard of honour at the funeral of a record-breaking veteran athlete.
17 September 2024
Alison Rea received the award surrounded by colleagues at the Birmingham Women’s Hospital
National award for midwife at the heart of pioneering bereavement centre
A midwife who was the driving force behind the development of a pioneering bereavement centre has received a national award, reports BBC News, West Midlands.
17 September 2024
Could QR codes trigger graveside memories trend?
Funeralcare has long been regarded as a traditional and old-fashioned, pen and paper industry – but one West Mids family-run funeral director is re-writing that description as it welcomes technology in the shape of QR codes on gravestones.
17 September 2024
Custom-made Land Rover Defender hearse offered by William Purves
Fans of the iconic Land Rover Defender can now choose the classic vehicle for their final farewell, as William Purves Funeral Directors unveils a custom-made Land Rover Defender hearse for families and funeral directors to hire.
17 September 2024
Catherine Shaw outside Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors in Whitley Wood, Reading
Reading: former pub manager loves new role
A former pub manager has swapped pulling pints for helping bereaved families after starting work as a funeral arranger.
17 September 2024
How can you protect families from funeral streaming scammers?
We are all online more and more each day. It's crucial to be vigilant against emerging threats such as funeral streaming scams. Here’s how you can use your online platforms to protect families.
17 September 2024
Grace White Sherwood statue - photo by Jimmy Emerson
Grave Tales: Grace White Sherwood
A modern grave stone has become a lasting memorial to a woman who was convicted of witchcraft.
6 August 2024
National Funeral Exhibition 2024 at Stoneleigh
Vibrant NFE 2024 delivers balance of information, education and opportunity
Over three days in June, the funeral sector came together to learn, be inspired and spend time together in a vibrant and future-focused environment as the 2024 National Funeral Exhibition opened its doors at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
6 August 2024