Telephone Disruption

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Hi Everyone We are having new meters installed in the morning 3rd October 2023 and there may be some disruption to our phone system between 08:00 and 10:00. Please bear with us during this time but we can still be contacted on 07919 608555 or send us an email enquiries@wjbeswetherick.co.uk Many thanks

Vacancy – Funeral Operative Truro

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• Assist with collection of deceased persons from domestic, business and hospital premises • Handling and recording of personal effects. • Preparation and lining of empty coffins for burial and cremation • Assist with clothing and preparation of deceased person for viewings and funerals • Performing viewings in the chapel of rest • Receiving cremated… Read more – Vacancy – Funeral Operative Truro »

Memory Giving

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Thank you to everyone who has donated in memory of a loved one. In 2022, through our partner Memory Giving, you have helped us raise £12,215 plus up to £2,135 in gift aid for local and national charities and organisations.

Golden Charter now authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a provider of funeral plans

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We’re pleased to confirm that Golden Charter is now authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a provider of funeral plans. The FCA has taken on supervision of the funeral planning market, which means that all funeral plan companies and those involved in selling and delivering funeral plans are required to meet… Read more – Golden Charter now authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a provider of funeral plans »

What are direct cremations?

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The pandemic appears to have triggered a shift in people’s attitudes towards funerals with direct cremations becoming more popular. When restrictions were in place during the multiple lockdowns, we saw a rise in direct cremations. It gave families a chance to remember their loved ones at a later date when they could get together properly…. Read more – What are direct cremations? »

Funerals and linked commemorative events from 12th April 2021

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Here is the Govenrment’s latest announcement: Funerals are allowed with limits on attendance, and must only take place in COVID-secure venues or in public outdoor places. The venue manager or event organiser must take the required precautions, including the completion of a risk assessment. Funerals can be attended by a maximum of 30 people and… Read more – Funerals and linked commemorative events from 12th April 2021 »

CMA

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Funerals Market Investigation Summary of Provisional Decision report Notified: 13 August 2020 1. Funerals provide an opportunity for people to pay tribute to their loved one and they fulfil critical social, psychological and (for many) religious functions. Because of the crucial role funerals play in society; the distressing circumstances in which they occur, and the… Read more – CMA »

Children’s Funeral Fund for England launches today

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Bereaved parents will no longer have to pay the cost of their child’s burial or cremation after the Children’s Funeral Fund for England opened today (23 July). Published 23 July 2019 From: Ministry of Justice and Edward Argar MP Children’s Funeral Fund for England launches today Through the scheme, funeral providers will be able to… Read more – Children’s Funeral Fund for England launches today »