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Maier Family Funeral Home has merged with Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home

Maier Family Funeral Home has merged with Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home The Maier Family Funeral Home in Weidman has merged with the Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.

Build-up just as important as funereal service itself reveals survey A BRADFORD funeral directors has asked mourners what they considered to be the most essential elements of a funeral.

McCourt funeral: ‘It looks more and more like law doesn’t apply to republicans’
The DUP has issued a tough-talking statement from its Policing Board members, saying the PSNI is feeding a public narrative that the law does not apply to republicans.

McCourt funeral: ‘It looks more and more like law doesn’t apply to republicans’ The DUP has issued a tough-talking statement from its Policing Board members, saying the PSNI is feeding a public narrative that the law does not apply to republicans.

Investigate any breach of rules at Derry republican funeral: Sinn Fein
Kelly says ‘two or three’ councillors from party there in personal capacity

Investigate any breach of rules at Derry republican funeral: Sinn Fein A Sinn Fein MLA has said suspected Covid regulation breaches at a republican funeral — which party members attended — should be investigated.

mourns the passing of the strength and conditioning coach for the national women's rugby team Sandile Sibeko

By Benedetta Capelli
It's another Good Friday: Those were Pope Francis’ words on Sunday at the Angelus, as he spoke of the death of Edwin, the homeless Nigerian killed by the cold in the street. The Pope recalled what St. Gregory the Great said, that on "that day Masses would not be celebrated" precisely because, in the face of the death of a poor person, it was "like Good Friday."Today the community of many brothers and sisters born in the street mourns "Robertino," as they called him. Fortunately, he did not die of the cold and fortunately, in recent times, he had listened to the advice of volunteers, and after many bouts pneumonia, had moved to the “Binario 95” shelter at the Termini train station. It was here he passed away, in warmth and not from indifference, the disease that kills the most.

A closed door
Those who were close to him -- from the Community of Sant'Egidio, to the volunteers of “Natale 365”, to the police inspectors who have their office in the square where he spent part of his life – were present Monday morning at the parish of San Pio X, in the Roman district of Balduina. Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the Pope's almoner, presided over the funeral, concelebrating with Cardinal George Pell; Archbishop Arthur Roche, Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments; and a dozen priests.

Cardinal Krajewski personally chose the passage from the Gospel of Luke, in which Jesus recounts the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, because "Robert always slept in front of a closed door."

Kicking the ball
"He was a cheerful, sunny person, at the lunches we had he made everyone laugh," Cardinal Krajewski recalled. Because of this, he explained, "he was pampered" by those who knew him. Some, in the past, had even paid for a room in some bed and breakfast in the area around the Vatican for him to spend the night and to thank him for his spontaneity. He made people love him; "he donated,” the Community of Sant'Egidio said, “the jerseys of some soccer teams that he kept in his suitcase. Soccer was his passion.”

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Funeral Service of the late ANC NEC Member Cde Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu.

Victor Oladipo Bids Goodbye To Injured Knee With Funeral Victor Oladipo buried his injury mindset and is now moving on.

The cost of a funeral in the South East and of England has risen by 9.8% in the past year, taking it over £5,000 for the first time in 17 years, while in Northern Ireland, the cost has dropped 7.4% to £3,222.

While across the UK, funeral costs have risen at their lowest rate since SunLife began tracking funerals in 2004 (+1.7%) costs in the South East have risen 9.8% - almost twice the average rate of increase in the region over the last 16 years (5.93%) from £4,561 in 2019 to £5,007.

Average funeral costs top £5,000 in part of UK The costs across the country vary by 62% with the average funeral in London costing £2,000 more than in Northern Ireland

Fatal crash involving cement truck occurs on Laurel Run Road Laurel Run Road in Laurel Run was shut down for several hours Monday due to a fatal crash involving a cement truck and a pickup truck.

Death and funeral notices in Coventry - week commencing January 4
We're bidding a fond farewell to a number of Coventry residents

Death and funeral notices in Coventry - week commencing January 4 We're bidding a fond farewell to a number of Coventry residents

Funeral costs RISE: Some UK regions paying more than elsewhere - full details explained
FUNERAL costs have risen for the 17th year in a row, a new report has uncovered today, but there are certain regions in the UK which face paying more on average.

Funeral costs RISE: Some UK regions paying more than elsewhere - full details explained FUNERAL costs have risen for the 17th year in a row, a new report has uncovered today, but there are certain regions in the UK which face paying more on average.

Average D.U.I. Cost: $8,000
Average Funeral Cost: $10,000
Average Taxi or Uber/Lyft cost: $20
2020 has already been a real slap to the face for most of us, don’t make us have to slap these bad boys on ya.. Don’t get our words twisted; Don’t drink and drive.
- Ptlm. Godlewski (326)

Average D.U.I. Cost: $8,000

Average Funeral Cost: $10,000

Average Taxi or Uber/Lyft cost: $20

2020 has already been a real slap to the face for most of us, don’t make us have to slap these bad boys on ya.. Don’t get our words twisted; Don’t drink and drive.

- Ptlm. Godlewski (326)

This is how much the cost of a funeral has risen in the past year
The bill for the average funeral in Scotland has risen by 5.7 per cent to £4,064 - one of the highest increases in the UK and taking the average cost above £4,000 for the first time in 17 years, a report has found.

This is how much the cost of a funeral has risen in the past year The bill for the average funeral in Scotland has risen by 5.7 per cent to £4,064 - one of the highest increases in the UK and taking the average cost above £4,000 for the first time in 17 years, a report has found.

Millions of people have amassed unexpected debts covering the cost of a family member’s funeral.

Research polling 4,000 UK adults found 47 per cent had helped pay for a funeral after a family bereavement, setting them back an average of £2,000 – the equivalent of £49bn across the UK.

For two-fifths of those who have had to lend financial support by paying for funeral costs, it was not something they were prepared for.

As a result, nearly one-fifth had to pay for it using a credit card, while nearly one in 10 had taken out payday loans.

The research, commissioned by British Seniors Insurance Agency as part of their Funeral Costs report, also found 62 per cent had to take money from their own savings, while more than one-tenth had to borrow money from other family and friends.

Millions amass unexpected debts due to funeral costs Nearly two-fifths of people are paying when they had not expected to

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What do you think of the funeral industry? Personal stories and studies are welcome.

What do you think of the funeral industry? Personal stories and studies are welcome.

Millions amass unexpected debts due to funeral costs

Millions of people have amassed unexpected debts covering the cost of a family member’s funeral.

Research polling 4,000 UK adults found 47 per cent had helped pay for a funeral after a family bereavement, setting them back an average of £2,000 – the equivalent of £49bn across the UK.

For two-fifths of those who have had to lend financial support by paying for funeral costs, it was not something they were prepared for.

As a result, nearly one-fifth had to pay for it using a credit card, while nearly one in 10 had taken out payday loans.

The research, commissioned by British Seniors Insurance Agency as part of their Funeral Costs report, also found 62 per cent had to take money from their own savings, while more than one-tenth had to borrow money from other family and friends.

Millions amass unexpected debts due to funeral costs Nearly two-fifths of people are paying when they had not expected to

High-pressure funeral sales tactics could be outlawed
Companies found to be bullying vulnerable people into buying expensive pre-paid options will face criminal charges, under new government proposals

High-pressure funeral sales tactics could be outlawed Companies found to be bullying vulnerable people into buying expensive pre-paid options will face criminal charges, under new government proposals

A range of new services have been introduced by the Co-op to help mourners unable to attend funerals during lockdown.

The government has asked funeral organisers to keep the number of mourners at services as low as possible to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Co-op says it has introduced cortege services that can pass by loved ones' favourite places or pass the family home to allow those isolating and not able to attend funerals a chance to pay their last respects.

The firm added it has also become the first national funeral provider to introduce a direct burial service, which does not have an attended service.

And with flowers in short supply, Co-op says it will team up with suppliers to ensure families and friends have greater access to floral tributes.

Announcing the new services, Sam Tyrer, managing director for Co-op Funeralcare said: “We are arranging funerals in a way we would never have thought possible just weeks ago so that bereaved families can continue to honour their loved ones in a unique and beautiful way and say their best possible goodbyes.

Millions amass unexpected debts due to funeral costs
Nearly two-fifths of people are paying when they had not expected to

Millions of people have amassed unexpected debts covering the cost of a family member’s funeral.

Research polling 4,000 UK adults found 47 per cent had helped pay for a funeral after a family bereavement, setting them back an average of £2,000 – the equivalent of £49bn across the UK.

For two-fifths of those who have had to lend financial support by paying for funeral costs, it was not something they were prepared for.

As a result, nearly one-fifth had to pay for it using a credit card, while nearly one in 10 had taken out payday loans.

Millions amass unexpected debts due to funeral costs Nearly two-fifths of people are paying when they had not expected to

New funeral guidelines issued on how to handle bodies of Covid-19 victims
Public Health England reminds mourners to practice social distancing

New funeral guidelines issued on handling bodies of coronavirus victims Public Health England reminds mourners to practice social distancing

Five mourners died after ‘catching coronavirus at illegal large-scale wake’
Hundreds turned out for memorial service in Birmingham with tragic consequences

Five mourners who attended a mass funeral wake died after reportedly catching coronavirus there, a Birmingham City Council boss has revealed.

Hundreds of people turned out for the illegal memorial service in the city earlier this year, the authority’s enforcement chief Paul Lankester suggested.

“It was almost a street party type thing to celebrate the life of someone,” he told a virtual meeting of mosque leaders. “We've heard that five people who attended that got Covid and passed away.”

He did not disclose who the wake was for or where precisely it took place.

Five mourners died after ‘catching Covid at illegal wake’ Hundreds turned out for memorial service in Birmingham with tragic consequences

Key things to remember when coping with the death of a loved one
Co-op Funeralcare is reminding people that it's okay not to be okay when you're grieving

Losing someone close to you is something we’ll all experience - and in a year like no other, many of us have found ourselves in that position sooner than we’d expected.

Grief is something we have no control over and with the constant uncertainty of the current world around us, many are finding it harder to process.

That said, as a nation, we’ve traditionally struggled to talk openly about death. But for much of 2020, the topic that we tend to brush under the carpet has dominated headlines and in many ways, brought the conversation more into the open.

Co-op Funeralcare’s recent report, A Nation in Mourning, has revealed that 9.7 million UK mourners have been able to attend a loved one’s funeral and that has hindered many people’s ability to process their grief.

So if you are struggling with this very thing, Co-op Funeralcare has compiled a number of points to consider.

Key things you should remember when coping with the death of a loved one Co-op Funeralcare is reminding people that it's okay not to be okay when you're grieving

Powys crematorium plan unveiled by county councillor

Plans for a crematorium and green burial site in Powys are being put out for public consultation.

Cremations currently take place outside Powys in places such as Hereford, Aberystwyth, Shrewsbury and Cwmbran.

Conservative county councillor Gareth Pugh has proposed a 34-acre (14-hectare) site in Caersws.

A spokesman for Mr Pugh's company, Powys Crematorium Ltd, said he would take no part in the council's decision over the scheme.

The facilities at Ael-y-Bryn, north of the B4568, would also include a green burial site and a garden of remembrance, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

'Open and accessible'
A design and access statement from the company says: "The scheme has... been designed to ensure an attractive and safe both public and private space with an open and accessible public facing realm, securing natural surveillance by design with clear and open aspects.

"The result is a design which relates clearly with its landscape setting and respects and enhances the open character of the site."

People are invited to have their say on the proposals in a pre-planning consultation until 4 December.

A detailed planning application would be submitted to Powys County Council at a later date.

Pressure builds on PSNI chief Byrne to explain 'deal' with Sinn Fein on Bobby Storey funeral

Pressure has been building on the PSNI chief constable to explain what deal - if any - was brokered with Sinn Fein ahead of the funeral for veteran IRA man Bobby Storey.

Asked about what arrangements were put in place with the party, Simon Byrne dodged the question saying it would be inappropriate to comment given the ongoing investigation into the matter. He said he would be better placed to comment in a few weeks time.

Mr Byrne also said his officers did not attempt to intervene to disperse large crowds at the funeral for fear of "widespread violence and disorder". Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly rejected the suggestion.

The chief constable, in an interview with the BBC, defended how the funeral was handled in west Belfast.

Thousands lined the streets despite Northern Ireland being in lockdown during the first wave of coronavirus. Among them were senior Sinn Fein figures. Their attendance sparked a political crisis.

Pressure builds on PSNI chief Byrne to explain 'deal' with Sinn Fein on Bobby Storey funeral Pressure has been building on the PSNI chief constable to explain what deal - if any - was brokered with Sinn Fein ahead of the funeral for veteran IRA man Bobby Storey.