A funeral director has said his 40 years helping bereaved families in Crawcrook and Ryton has been an honour and a privilege. Darren Johnstone, 57, is celebrating four decades at E Peart Funeral…
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Daredevil skydivers in 15,000 feet charity jump for hospice
A team of fundraising funeral professionals faced their fears and fell from 15,000 feet to raise money for a local hospice. The skydive was made by members of staff from Torbay and District…
Hardcore Hallidays triumphant as Tough Mudder challenge raises £5k for Alzheimers charity
A fired up team of funeral workers ended up unrecognisable but happy to have raised thousands of pounds for charity after taking part in the North West Tough Mudder last month. Funeral supplies…
Golden Charter announces leadership change
Leading funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced a change to its leadership with the appointment of Charles Norman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Charlie joins as CEO designate on 1…
Truro: Dawn French reprises Vicar of Dibley role for friend’s ‘living funeral’
Dawn French has reprised her Vicar of Dibley role as Geraldine Granger to lead the ceremony at her close friend Kris Hallenga’s “living funeral”, reports express.co.uk Dawn French, 65, got back into her…
Hertfordshire: Justin Burgess wins civic award for community and charity work
It was a proud day for Hertfordshire-based independent family funeral directors J J Burgess and Sons recently, when sixth generation proprietor Justin Burgess received a Civic Award from Welwyn and Hatfield Council. The…
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. Linsie Kemp is now working as a funeral arranger at J H Way…
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 installed a post…
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 Awards. Bingham Town…
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. Peter Mulholland, 70, from Mulhollands Funeral Directors will…
