Nina Leonelli, general manager at the Garden of England Crematorium, says small steps build into great outcomes when it comes to caring for the environmentWe’re all green now, aren’t we? No one…
Tag: Environment
Green and pleasant strands
Some argue there’s nothing black and white about environmentally friendly coffins. Ecoffins general manager Simon Howard says there’s much to be gained from adopting a ‘planet first’ strategyEnvironmentally friendly coffins are gaining…
Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust welcomes new trustee
Distinguished local law professional Dr Paul Hutchinson has joined the board of trustees at Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust.
Bringing to the board a wealth of legal expertise, Paul grew up locally and in…
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…
‘A touching gift for anyone who has lost a special someone’
Gabriella Mitchell tells the story behind her new business Scattered Blooms
With great care, the ashes of a loved one are combined with native wildflower seeds and other necessary ingredients, sensitively creating bespoke…
Dealing with the ‘dark greens’
Consumer concern about environmental issues – fuelled further by the recent COP26 conference – is only going to increase. We asked funeral sector expert Simon Cox for his view on what we…
Feature: Environmental impact – how do consumers judge new and existing body disposal methods?
In the January 2022 issue of FSJ, we asked Simon Cox of Funeral Solution Expert to provide insight into how environmental factors may influence consumer funeral choices. Here, Simon explores how new…
2038 is net zero target for Dignity
Dignity has announced its aim to be net zero across its network by 2038 in a mission to become the UK’s most sustainable end-of-life services provider.
The pledge, outlined at the Group’s AGM…
