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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 T his month, some headlines covering the stories of a few bad apples have reared their ugly heads and shone a somewhat negative light on a profession we all know is proficient in handling a job which is difficult and tasking. In the middle of two government investigations into the sector and its practices, it seems like one of the most inconvenient times for such stories to arise, however, these stories can and do serve Subscriptions Apex Business Media Ltd 01481 730418 some purpose. Any profession can be dragged down by its worst performers and such issues coming to light will surely lead to Contributing writers: Terry Tennens, Benn Abdy-Collins, Philip Spicksley reformation as the majority continue to prove themselves through Funeral Service Times is published monthly by: we also ask if respect has been lost for what funeral directors do as their continued hard work. As we reflect on the important work the sector does carry out, Casey Cooper-Fiske investigates how people react to corteges in public. Read more about this on page 24. Memorial options are becoming more diversified as society Mulberry Publications Ltd. London Office: Mulberry Publications Ltd. 154-160 Fleet Street London EC4A 2DQ Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone] www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk finds more and more ways to do things uniquely; read about the company that makes memorial trees which can be used as commemorative parts of nature or works of art on page 30. Finally, we bring showcase of the companies offering their transport services to help you do your job better, find out more on page 18. 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] OCTOBER 2018