Nominations have opened for the third Good Funeral Awards, which will be awarded on 6 September at a glittering ceremony at The Beeches in Bournville, Birmingham.
The awards recognise outstanding service to the bereaved.
There are 15 categories including most promising new funeral director, coffin supplier of the year, best alternative hearse and gravedigger of the year. Anyone wishing to acknowledge excellent service they have experienced at a funeral is eligible to make a nomination by filling in a form at http://goodfuneralawards.co.uk/nominate/
The awards will be part of a weekend of activities at the Ideal Death Show from 5-7 September, which brings together people working in ‘funeral world’ and showcases the latest innovations in the industry.
Members of the public are also welcome to attend exhibitions, lectures and discussions to find out more about the funeral business.
Organiser, Brian Jenner said: ‘We love running these awards because they make a difference. We were delighted when we heard how Bernard Underdown, gravedigger of the year in 2012, went to church as usual the following Sunday and his vicar began the service with a little speech about his achievement. At the end Bernard was treated to a standing ovation by the congregation. We’re also proud that, Stuart Goodacre, winner in 2013, was interviewed on local radio and his slot went on to get top billing on BBC Radio 4’s Pick of the Week.
We draw attention to people who do very important jobs, but don’t always noticed. We’re also drawing attention to individuals and businesses providing an excellent service at a very difficult time in people’s lives.’
To find out more go to: http://goodfuneralawards.co.uk
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