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3 Editor’s letter Established 2006 Managing editor Michael Northcott [email protected] Online Editor Shekina Tuahene [email protected] Editorial assistant Casey Cooper-Fiske [email protected] Production Assistant [email protected] Sales Adam Legister [email protected] Accounts [email protected] A lthough at times the nation may seem divided in a number of ways with regards to ongoing Brexit discussions, reactions to worldwide tragedies and social issues, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced plans to update crematoria Subscriptions [email protected] provisions to reflect to the country’s vibrant and ever-changing Contributing writers: Benn Abdy-Collins, Philip Spicksley, Briony Rawle, Carl Benfield, Nett Furley popular end of life choice, this can help bring even more Funeral Service Times is published monthly by: faiths and cultures. With cremation becoming an increasingly inclusivity to the trade by ensuring crematoria adhere to set guidelines to help serve all communities. This is just one way we see the trade moving forward and adapting to the times; and this is bound to continue with the CMA announcing a market investigation. Law firm Walker Morris gives up an update on the situation on page 17. Mulberry Publications Ltd. While some changes are industry-wide, others are personal London Office: Mulberry Publications Ltd. 154-160 Fleet Street London EC4A 2DQ Tel: [phone] www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk and individual. We look at an example of this through Chris ISSN 2046-7273 people through the death and dying process, while The London The editor and publishers do not guarantee the accuracy of statements made by contributors or advertisers, or accept responsibility for any statement that they express in this publication. The opinion of the contributors may not necessarily be the opinion of the publishers. Articles are considered for publication on the basis that they are the author’s original work. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the permission of the publishers. permission of the publishers. Wright who talks about his career change from embalmer to author. Find out more about his journey on page 20. On page 34, Nett Furley from Humanists UK speaks about her dual role as a celebrant and end of life doula and how she sees Funeral Singers’ Briony Rawle discusses how to settle a dispute when it comes to the choosing of a funeral song on page 28. I hope you enjoy this issue. Shekina Shekina Tuahene Online Editor, Funeral Service Times [email protected] www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk MAY 2019