Independent, unbiased funeral sector expert. Helping people make sense of funeral planning. Improving transparency, costs, standards and environmental impact.

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Stand out for me is that it is no longer “the” average cost of a funeral. It is “an” The average figure is overstated as it doesn’t take into account direct cremations. Used to be a useful barometer but since 2016 it has become increasingly inaccurate. @NationalSAIF @TheFCA
Check out this summary of the recent @SunLife Cost of Dying report. Standout for me: cost remains a poor indicator of experience. The best support is not the most expensive - and Poppy's pricing sits 10% below the London average.
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BREAKING NEWS: French billionaire Jean-Louis Le Riche and German industrialist Hans-Dietrich Geldmann have agreed to donate 200m Euros to a new campaign to get 🇬🇧 back into the EU after the disaster of Brexit. Happy to announce I will be campaign director. I’m sure @Nigel_Farage @TiceRichard and Co will see absolutely nothing wrong with this at all. Common sense innit? #keepMuskMoneyOutOfOurCountry #TakeBackControl
Richard Tice in 2018 on George Soros' donation to UK groups: "He doesn't live here. He doesn't pay taxes here. What right has he got to interfere with our democracy?" Tice in 2024 ahead of Elon Musk's donation to Reform UK: "If Mr Musk can legally donate... We'd be delighted."
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Funeral Directors - have your say: Funeral Solution Experts 4th annual survey is now open for independent FDS to have their say. Take the survey below to share your views on funeral plans, direct cremation, regulation and other business pressures smartsurvey.co.uk/s/FSEFuner…
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Thanks you to all the Funeral Directors that took part in our 4th annual survey Massive engagement with nearly 400 FDs participating! We are now deep into the analysis phase Thank you as ever to @NAFD_UK for promoting to their members and for the first time @NationalSAIF
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FSE welcomes the proposed Law Commission recommendations to manage the shortage of burial space Clearly the topics sensitivity needs careful consideration, but potentially eases pressure on burial costs, and something I’ve called for, for nearly two decades, in various reports
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One of the best parts of my job, hands down. Very lucky to work with excellent people in @cendeathsociety and externally esp Simon Cox @FuneralSolExprt
Dr Kate Woodthorpe's research focuses on end-of-life care, death, and dying and has significantly influenced policy. Throughout her career, she has engaged policymakers with her research. Find out more here bath.ac.uk/case-studies/dr-k… @UniofBathIPR @bathsps @KateWoodyBath
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Thank you for positive comments and endorsements from bereavement professionals and campaigners! Your support means so much to us. Thank you for sharing our tool with your networks. quakersocialaction.org.uk/we…
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Brilliant work to all at @QSA Lindesay Judith and all , will be such a help to all those in need , Gov.Uk and all funeral directors @NationalSAIF and @NAFD_UK should be signposting this tool
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After a year of development, Down to Earth are pleased to launch a digital eligibility checker for the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment.The first of its kind, the tool guides people through the complex criteria for the benefit. Try the new tool! buff.ly/3QsMkO9
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It’s time FCA intervened with the misleading average costs quoted @itntonight opening line quoted £9000 🤦🏼
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This week we are celebrating becoming the first B Corporation Certified funeral directors in London! Want to know more about what that means and the benefits for our clients, community, staff and environment? Read our latest blog. @BCorpUK #BCorps eu1.hubs.ly/H08PvpR0

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Very sad news about the sad news about Frank Fields death today, I met him once when he headed the Bereavement Benefits enquiry when I gave evidence at a Select Committee hearing.
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