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…
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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 and bereavement themselves,…
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 charity which…
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 of the…
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. Understanding the…
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 “We do not simply…
New Start: ‘My biggest joy … is knowing I’ve supported a family’
Former adult social care worker Lucy Derrick became a memorial consultant a year ago and has already clocked up an award. She tells Sharon Barnard about her new roleIn her previous job working…
Walter C Parsons appoints seventh generation managing director
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors has announced some changes to their board of directors as the custodianship of the business is passed to the next generation of the family. Following a board meeting…
Charity develops bereavement support resource for UK local churches
A church-based charity – Loss and HOPE – has developed a support resource for churches to help bereaved people in their communities The Bereavement Journey is a six-session bereavement support resource for churches,…
Dorset funeral group welcomes new staff
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has welcomed some new staff, while others have been promoted within the business. The group has seven branches across east Dorset and runs the multi award-winning Dorset Funeral…
