Well respected grief counsellor and author Dr Bill Webster was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) “for services to the bereaved in the UK and in Canada” in the 2024 New Year’s…
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Jersey: sad villagers say farewell to parish peacock
A funeral took place on the Isle of Jersey for a beloved parish peacock called Henry Percy who died in a hit-and-run during the Christmas break, reports the Jersey Evening Post. Grouville Constable…
New for Spring 2024 – beautiful glass Cuddle Stones!
There is exciting news from Yarwood Memorial Products – the launch of their highly-anticipated Glass Cuddle Stones! Cheryl Yarwood has been busy trialling and sampling these tactual and transportable keepsakes with her British…
Half century milestone for Nigel Lymn Rose
The Chairman and fourth generation of award-winning Nottinghamshire-based funeral directors, A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service, is marking 50 years as a qualified funeral director and embalmer. Nigel Lymn Rose has spearheaded…
Law Commission launches review of laws around burial, disposal and death arrangements
The Law Commission has announced details of its review of the law governing how we deal with the bodies of loved ones when they die. The project is being split into three strands: Burial…
One in four bereaved adults tackle grief completely alone
During what is an immensely difficult time when dealing with the loss of a loved one, MetLife’s The Last Word report reveals that upsettingly, one in four (23%) bereaved adults grieve alone…
LR Tipping proud to acquire Luke Howgate and Son Ltd
Leslie R Tipping Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of the well-known manufacturer and funeral supplies company Luke Howgate and Son Limited. Based in Dewsbury, it was established in the 1890s and…
Westerleigh Group raises more than £70k for Dementia UK
Westerleigh Group has donated nearly £71,000 to Dementia UK following a campaign which ran during World Alzheimer’s month. Between September 4 and October 15, Westerleigh Group pledged to make donations to the specialist…
Tips on leveraging your funeral home’s online presence in 2024
With Eimer Duffy, FIT Social Media It’s nearly 2024 and so a golden opportunity to review your funeral home’s online presence. Having a website is not enough and having key digital assets optimised…
Dying arts: where the funeral sector and environmentalism intersect
In the evolving landscape of the funeral industry, a wave of innovation is emerging at its intersection with the art world, driven by the common belief in sustainability. At the forefront of this…
