The GFG Blog
2017Oct
Best Traditional Funeral Director 2017
Fran Hall
Oct
06
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A. W. Lymn – The Family Funeral Service There was no shortage of candidates for this category, and the shortlisted 13 names included individuals as well as companies. Traditional funeral directing continues to thrive,
Best Modern Funeral Director 2017
Fran Hall
Oct
05
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The team at Full Circle Funerals Another category attracting many strong nominations and entries, the title of Best Modern Funeral Director reflects a growing change in the funeral sector to a more contemporary approach to funeral arrangements. The judges looked at all aspects of the companies that were shortlisted including
Most Promising Trainee Funeral Director 2017
Fran Hall
Oct
04
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Sarah Ellis of Bewley & Merrett Funeral Directors Three excellent candidates for this title made the judges’ decision particularly hard. All finalists demonstrate dedication, a thirst for knowledge and the empathy and professionalism that is the mark of a first class funeral director. Selecting one over the other two was
Most Promising New Funeral Business 2017
Fran Hall
Oct
03
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Allistair Anderson from Compassionate Funerals This category attracted a number of strong entries, with 11 finalists ranging from traditional to more unconventional businesses. The judges believe that it is essential that any future regulation of the funeral industry does not place barriers in the way of newcomers, as it is
Funeral Arranger of the Year 2017
Fran Hall
Oct
02
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Lorraine Aitken of Young’s Independent Funeral Directors Often the most recognisable face of many funeral businesses, the role of funeral arranger is a critically important one. It is the arranger who builds relationships with families, who becomes the trusted friend and advisor and who ensures that all the details
Most Eco-Friendly Funeral Director 2017
Fran Hall
Oct
01
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Andrew Leverton of Leverton & Sons The funeral world is not known for being overly environmentally friendly, with large hearses and limousines travelling slowly to the place of committal. It is heartening therefore for there to be entries in this category, albeit with only four
2017Sep
Best Low Cost Funeral Provider 2017
Fran Hall
Sep
30
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Tony Foster of Fosters Funeral Directors With the issue of funeral poverty (or funeral affordability) very much in the media, providing quality undertaking service at low cost is a goal that many businesses are aspiring to. There were eight finalists in this category, and all
Best Direct Cremation Provider 2017
Fran Hall
Sep
29
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Holly Clarke of Holly’s Funerals Direct cremation is a fast-growing area of the funeral sector, and there are many direct cremation companies opening around the UK, with most funeral directors providing direct cremation as an option. The runner up in this category is
Crematorium Attendant of the Year 2017
Fran Hall
Sep
28
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Richard Hooker from Mortlake Crematorium For such an important role, there were surprisingly few nominations in this category this year, resulting in just three finalists. The judges hope that next year far more celebrants and funeral directors will nominate these unsung heroes who oversee thousands of funerals each
Best Crematorium in the UK 2017
Fran Hall
Sep
27
1 comment
The team from Memoria Ltd. This category had a good field of entrants this year, with 13 finalists and entries citing facilities, environmental issues, service times, fees, bereavement services, training, events and
