Health psychologist Mireille Hayden, in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust and Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust, have officially launched two new guides offering practical support for end-of-life ...

Funeral Partners has announced its latest acquisition of Box Bros, a family-run funeral business that has served Blackpool for more than 100 years. Founded ...

Barry Floyd, chief executive of Golden Leaves, said: “The acquisition of Avalon marks an important milestone for Golden Leaves and the wider funeral planning industry. By combining two trusted, ...

Features The mushroom coffin has landed in the UK – and it’s a big deal The Living Cocoon is grown in just seven days using a combination of mycelium and upcycled hemp fibers, and it can hold up to ...

East of England Co-op Funeral Services has completed a company-wide rollout of a digital management platform as part of a wider shift towards paperless fune ...

The Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust has withdrawn plans for a new Gardeners’ Building following opposition from grave owners near the proposed site. The ...

AW Lymn has announced the acquisition of Chase and District Memorial Park in Lichfield, which is soon to be rebranded as Hammerwich Crematorium and Cemetery ...

Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust has announced the appointment of Ann Fiddler to the role of chief executive officer, effective from February 2024. Fiddler will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to ...

Private equity firm Epiris has reportedly launched the sale of Pure Cremation, in a process expected to value the business at up to £700m, according to Sky ...

Variety Funerals has announced that it has achieved authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), making it the first fully female- ...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reported mixed trends in costs and prices across the funerals sector in its third and final annual review of ...

Stepnell Construction has started work on a new mortuary, which will provide better support for families and improve post-mortem services across Northampton ...