Linsie’s back: where there’s a will there’s a Way
The daughter of a well-known retired funeral director has joined the business he set up more than 30 years ago.
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5 June 2023
Inspired by Matilda: Havant crem installs postbox for ‘letters to loved ones’
A nine-year-old girl in Nottingham has inspired a crematorium in Havant with a new way to help people who have lost loved ones. Colleagues at The Oaks Havant Crematorium have…
10 May 2023
Bingham funeral director wins community award
Dominic Lister, funeral director at Nottinghamshire’s largest independent family funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, has been recognised for his commitment to the community at the Bingham Civic…
10 May 2023
Peter’s saddling up to raise cash for Hope House Ireland
A well-known retired funeral director is taking on a tough cycling challenge to raise cash for a charity which provides vital respite for cancer patients.
10 May 2023
Horse-riding charity boosted by funeral firm
A charity which supports disabled people via horse riding and other equine activities has taken a step towards a new roof, thanks to a donation of £500 from Alternative Planning Company who offer Choice Funeral Plans via a local funeral directors.
10 May 2023
Charity’s Grief Kind campaign aims to pass on bereavement know-how
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…
3 March 2023
Edmonton: Star Wars surprise for young carers
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…
3 March 2023
BBC News leads with NAFD President’s Bereavement in Education campaign
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 ...
7 February 2023
Making the jump from HR to stonemasonry
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.
7 February 2023
I Love My Job: Maria Brancati, gravedigger
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
7 February 2023