Minister of the Year 2017
Another category with a small number of finalists this year, it appears that clergy are reluctant to put themselves forward for an award, and that their colleagues forget to nominate them.. The two runners up in this category are both dedicated to their work, to the mysticism of their beliefs and to supporting the bereaved […]
Funeral Florist of the Year 2017
All finalists in this category showed not only great floristry skills but also an understanding of the sensitivity needed to work with clients who have been bereaved. The importance of having a good working relationship with funeral directors is also paramount, and the judges took this into consideration when making their decision. Winner: Rebecca […]
Coffin Supplier of the Year 2017
Another category with just a small number of finalists this year, the coffin supplier of the year choice is very much influenced by the testimonials received from clients. Overwhelming support from many of the businesses supplied by one of the finalists meant that the judges were convinced they had a clear cheap reliable cialis winner. […]
Care of the Deceased Award 2017
Formerly the Embalmer of the Year award, this category now accommodates all aspects of caring for the dead. With a number of finalists, the judges were impressed with the calibre of care and dedication shown towards all those in their care, and some of the testimonials received demonstrate just how important this is to […]
Anatomical Pathology Technician of the Year 2017
This category had one of the smaller number of finalists, something that the judges found disappointing because the work carried out by APTs is so important. What goes on behind the mortuary doors is clearly still something of a mystery, but the runner up and winner this year are both working hard to change this. […]
Doula of the Year 2017
Introduced for the first time this year, the Doula of the Year category is intended to acknowledge the invaluable work done with people approaching the end of their life by those trained as end of life doulas and soul midwives. End of life doulas are non-medical individuals, who help those who are dying and their […]
Most Helpful Funeral Advice Website 2017
This year there were nine contenders for this award, illustrating the growth in useful information available for bereaved people on the internet. The judges decided that, while price comparison sites and information sites about options available for funerals are all welcome contenders as finalists, this year they wanted to acknowledge two more specifically tailored sites […]
Best Death Related Public Engagement Event 2017
Another popular category, this year there were 13 finalists reflecting death related events from around the country. It is wonderful to see such diverse and creative ways of encouraging conversation about death in the public domain, and the judges were encouraged to hear about such innovative projects. Again, we ended up with two joint […]
Special Award for Innovation 2017
‘The judges decided to introduce an additional award not listed as a category in the 2017 awards, in response to an entry for the Most Significant Contribution to the Understanding of Death. This award is going to a product which, in the judges’ opinion, will impact positively on the experience of bereaved families by encouraging […]
The Most Significant Contribution to the Understanding of Death 2017
Photograph by Jayne Lloyd While it might look like there is a serious game of ‘swapsies’ happening here, the joint winners of The Most Significant Contribution to the Understanding of Death Award 2017 (Lucy Coulbert, left and Liz Rothschild, right) are actually making sure they receive the correct statue from presenter Louise Winter. From […]
