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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 Karly Besnard [email protected] Sales Julie Lunk [email protected] Accounts Apex Business Media Ltd 01481 730418 I n this month’s charity special we shine a light on the good the sector does by encouraging loved ones to donate to good causes in the name of the deceased. As many know, it is one handful way to make use of the assets some may leave behind. Take a look at some of the charities you can advise your clients to donate to on page 31. I speak to two organisations also doing their bit to make the Subscriptions Apex Business Media Ltd 01481 730418 Contributing writers: Paul Allcock, Benn Abdy-Collins, Philip Spicksley Funeral Service Times is published monthly by: world a better place; Legs4Africa who recycle prosthetic limbs to send to those living in poorer countries in Africa and The Offside Trust, an organisation set up by a funeral director who suffered sexual abuse in the sporting industry as a child. Read their stories on pages 24 and 28. Off the back of the initial Beyond funeral adverts being banned by TfL over fears it may offend, Casey Cooper-Fiske looks at the guidelines surrounding advertising funeral services on page 45. Delving into the quirkier side of things, Casey also explores the Mulberry Publications Ltd. London Office: Mulberry Publications Ltd. 154-160 Fleet Street London EC4A 2DQ Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone] www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk South Korean practice of rehearsing a funeral to make people realise that life is worth living. Find out more about this on page 54. Focusing on different traditions and cultures, University of Birmingham lecturer Dr Kevin Myers looks at how different services keep the dead alive. Read more on page 20. I hope you enjoy this issue. ISSN 2046-7273 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. www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk Shekina Shekina Tuahene Online Editor, Funeral Service Times [email protected] NOVEMBER 2018