Unclaimed ashes are an issue for funeral directors and it’s not just a British problem. US funeral director Lanae Strovers describes her work tackling a sensitive situationLanae Strovers is a funeral director,…
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SAIF answers the Undercover Undertaker’s challenge
Last month our columnist challenged funeral directors’ trade associations to “tell us plainly what you do, how it directly benefits funeral directors, and why we should continue to support you”. National Society…
Challenge accepted: why you need SAIF
SAIF Scotland and Northern Ireland (SSNI) Scottish Government liaison and quality assurance officer Joseph Murran answers why funeral directors need trade associationsThe Undercover Undertaker questioned the need for association membership.We had…
The Undercover Undertaker questions the value of trade associations
Lifting the lid on the funeral professionLife is full of imponderable questions and this one’s been niggling me for a while: what are the real benefits to me personally or my business…
Unusual undertakings: no holds barred for wrestling funeral director
By Mary CarmichaelReaders of FSJ won’t have seen too many pictures of topless, oiled, Spandex-clad wrestlers in our pages but this month is unusual. Meet Midlands-based funeral director Lee Russell, aka (ahem)…
From Belfast to Benidorm in an old banger
Belfast-based funeral director Micky Mallon has just completed the five-day Benidorm or Bust rally to raise money for Mencap Northern Ireland, alongside two of his cousins.The trio of Mallons travelled across…
The flying welshman
A funeral director from Ystalyfera in Neath Port Talbot is gearing up to cycle 437 in four days from Scotland to Wales to raise money for Wales Air Ambulance next month.Steffan Lloyd…
Shiver me timbers
By Mary CarmichaelIf you spot Lew Griffiths wearing his regular weekend ensemble of frock coat, bandana, tricorn hat and long boots, you probably wouldn’t put money on him being a funeral director.The…
Funeral director weds in Wigan crematorium
Wigan Crematorium chapel has just played host to its first wedding as local funeral director Diane Davies tied the knot with Craig Winstanley, while the bride’s boss officiated.
“Craig and I wanted a…
Nikki Markham: A funeral director with an unexpected passion
Suffolk-based funeral director Nikki Markham shares her home with three snakes. She wouldn’t mind adding a 20ft python to the collection.Her husband Andrew, who runs Markham Funeral Service alongside her, isn’t quite…
