Howard Hodgson revolutionised the British funeral care industry so successfully he was nicknamed ‘Mr Death' and received an ...

In Ireland, we are used to a very quick turnaround between the death of a loved one and their funeral. However, people in the UK have a much longer process. Why is this? Journalist Sophie Grenham ...

While the mourning veil has declined in everyday use, it remains significant in certain settings. British royal funerals, for instance, still feature the mourning veil, as seen during the funerals of ...

If a friend or relative died in the Eighties, the chances are they were buried or cremated by Howard Hodgson's funeral firm.

The 21-gun salute is one of the highest military honors, performed for dignitaries, heads of state and fallen service members ...

In his 2005 video series “The Cave,” Egyptian artist Wael Shawky strides through bustling supermarkets in Istanbul, Amsterdam ...

Former EastEnders star John Altman has admitted he was "shocked" by language he heard when rewatching an old episode of the BBC soap - calling the dialogue "unbelievable".

The annual funeral report, released by British Seniors ... A spokesperson for the insurance company said: "Funerals are an expensive business – and often, people don’t necessarily have ...

Paul Crook says his family waited weeks to have funerals for two of their loved-ones due to death certificate delays. New legislation means a longer wait for death certificates, say some funeral ...

HELLO! brings you the latest news, photos and exclusives from the British Royal Family as they happen. The British royals are well-known for their charity work and public support of numerous ...

Reflecting on the funereal customs of post-war Britain, Howard remembered: "In the post war period, British funerals were all very much the same and people generally died at home. "When a person ...