Steve Glen has been appointed Head of Central Operations at Westerleigh Group, providing a strong link between the company’s senior leadership team and its individual crematoria teams across the UK. He will oversee…
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New Start: from theatre to mortuary
East London mortuary assistant Robb Mookhoek explains why he gave up the theatre world to make his way in the funeral industry … Since leaving school I’ve worked in various backstage roles and…
Mid-England Barrow connect with community
Connecting with your local community is a key part of running a business in the funeral sector, and for Sarah Smart, co-owner of Mid-England Barrow in deepest rural Oxfordshire, 2021 has been…
Celebrant trainer to receive ICCFA Lasting Impact Award
The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association’s (ICCFA) Educational Foundation will present its Lasting Impact Award to Glenda Stansbury at a reception on March 23 at the 2022 ICCFA Annual Convention and…
Aura looks to help families prepare for death better
A pioneering website is aiming to help people prepare for death and celebrate life in more meaningful ways. Aura was founded by motor neurone disease sufferer Paul Jameson in 2019, along with…
Funeral director helps feed Leeds homeless
A funeral director spent his Friday night helping feed and clothe Leeds’ homeless population after being overwhelmed with donations from the local community. Andy Gardiner, Funeral Director at Wm Dodgson & Son Funeral…
Sally is a real West Country boon after 25 years at J D Andrews & Son
Devon funeral manager Sally Boon has been recognised for her commitment to supporting the bereaved during their most difficult time over the past 25 years. Sally has been involved with more than 2,000…
Scotland: new Westerleigh manager aims to build and grow group’s business
Bryon Ferguson, the new regional manager for Westerleigh Group in Scotland, says his ambition is to “take service delivery to the next level”. Since the group already prides itself on providing exceptional levels…
Comedy pilot planned on grieving process by sketch comedian based on dad’s death
Sketch comic Paul Black, who came to prominence on TikTok over lockdown and recently performed his live show Self Care Era at the 3000-seater SEC Armadillo in Glasgow, is developing a semi-autobiographical…
Community drives funeral director with a martial arts passion
A Northants funeral director who now helps families say goodbye to their loved ones has spoken about what inspired her to make a dramatic career change – and how she’s helping people…
