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Running for Cancer Research
Two members of the Dignity crematoria management team have managed to raise a fantastic £2,500 for Cancer Research UK by completing the Bath Half-Marathon.
Shirley Roberts and Jennifer Yardley trained throughout the winter for the event and have received many words of encouragement and cash donations from their colleagues across the business.
“The weather was cold and we were both nervous at the start,” said Shirley, “but we both finished, we’re ecstatic about how much we raised and as we’re both ‘half-marathon virgins’ we obviously set personal best times!”
“We would both like to thank everyone for their support,” added Jennifer. “It was a great day, made even better knowing that every mile we ran was raising money for cancer research.”
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New crematoria acquisitions for Dignity
The acquisition has now been completed of Craigton Crematorium, Glasgow; Emstrey Crematorium & Cemetery, Shrewsbury; Grenoside Crematorium, Sheffield and Lichfield & District Crematorium in Staffordshire from Co-op Funeralcare.
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Archaeological discoveries at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium
A Roman military base has been unearthed at Exeter & Devon Crematorium that possibly dates back as far as 1st Century AD.
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Minister dedicates new children’s area at Wyre Forest
Reverend Guy Hewlett, Chaplain at the Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, led a Service of Dedication at Wyre Forest Crematorium’s recently developed children’s area in June. The Service saw members of staff, local funeral directors and bereavement professionals in attendance.
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New Dignity crematorium to be developed
In the first quarter of 2016, work will begin on the development of Trent Valley Crematorium in Derbyshire. The site is located on land between Aston-on-Trent, Thulston and Chellaston and is dissected by the A6 and A50 transport links.
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Sweet smell of success for Dignity crematoria
Three Dignity crematoria have come up smelling of roses after achieving horticultural awards in local In Bloom competitions.
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Moving Service of Remembrance
On Sunday 23 August, the Royal British Legion in Surrey held their annual Memorial Service at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead. This year, the Service was held to mark the centenary of the Battle of Ypres during the First World War.