Valentine & Turner

Here’s a little clip of “Over The Rainbow” from our performance at the @VandTFunerals Annual Memorial Service on Friday. 🌈🎶 (full video available on our Youtube channel - just search ‘Enchorus Over The Rainbow’)

Ahead of @ArmedForcesDay this weekend, the Mayor of Bromley led a flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre attended by Members, Officers and representatives of the Armed Forces ow.ly/mbIb50JEERB #SaluteOurForces #ProudOfBromley

We will probably never really accept they are gone. Sending you all love & support at the start of a fresh new week. 🧡🌸

Thank you @Lydi76 @epsom_sthelier & all our Ambassadors for your passion for our work. #Bereavementmidwife #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek Pls download our posters, print them & share far & wide between 2nd -8th December. #Spreadsomewarmth thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/

Why not try a dove release for your special occasion? It’s a wonderful symbolic meaning for all occasions – from weddings and anniversaries to launch events and remembrance services. See beau-doves.co.uk or call 07599 079517. #occasionideas #dovereleases

SAIFCharter member, Gary Valentine from @VandTFunerals, describes what it’s like to be followed around by a camera crew, and how he thinks it’s important to show the reality of funeral directing on @GoldenCharter’s partnership podcast - bit.ly/3hogIYE

‘After my mum died, my whole life was completely torn to pieces’ Last night this documentary with @JoeyEssex_ was a poignant, moving reminder of the pain of grief & how difficult it can be to face the trauma. Thank to you and you family for opening up about your loss 🧡

Our first bilingual cover, celebrating the installation of @NAFDPresident - and an interview with new IFSO chair Rt.Hon. David Heath CBE. nafd.org.uk/Funeral-Direct…

The first of our new frontline #funeral service operatives courses starts in June. Designed & delivered with @NTeesHpoolNHSFT aimed at FSOs, assistants & funeral directors caring for deceased people, following initial notification that death has occurred. nafdeducation.org.uk/nafd-qualifica…

We are really grateful to @carolynharris24 for this lovely message, to be passed on to ALL #funeral directors across the UK, acknowledging their work, particularly during the #COVID-19 pandemic. youtu.be/EjEIfAzKog8

A lovely piece in the Funeral Service Times about our feature in production, The Business of Death, featuring our director, Gemma Atkinson, and Gary Valentine of @VandTFunerals

Check out @DyingMatters Awareness Week and the important work they are doing to make sure people are #InAGoodPlace at the end of their lives #DMAW21

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we'd like to highlight the incredible work organisations such as @DyingMatters have been doing this past year, where too many have been forced to deal with the reality of death and loss of loved ones.

Today’s @MailOnline reporting that @10DowningStreet may remove the 30 funeral attendance cap in England on 17 May. This is welcome news, we’ve called for #funeral attendance to be based on #COVID venue capacities to offer more choice for #bereaved people. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9…

@ScottiePippen Our thoughts are with yous at this sad time x🕊

I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball and we had countless conversations about the game. (1/3)

We found the rousing music of yesterday’s funeral for HRH the #DukeofEdinburgh exceptionally moving. Everyone taking part bowed their head as a mark of respect, affection and admiration. #heritage @RoyalFamily 🧡

We're delighted to have been shortlisted in 5 categories at the 2021 Association Excellence Awards for our work supporting our members during COVID, campaigning for the needs of bereaved people, collaborating with colleagues on @DMAG2020 & for Funeral Director Monthly. #aea2021

Only 24 hours until bookings open for #NAFD2021 Conference! Join us for latest updates, lively debate, professional development and practical guidance. Education and fringe sessions open to all. Join us online from your office, home or mobile from 14-15 May.

Fitting for a prince - and a pandemic. #HRHPrincePhilip’s funeral will abide by the restrictions, but will also be very personal to his life, his role and his wishes. thetimes.co.uk/article/ba3ee4…

"The #funeral sector is often made up of unsung heroes within the community, with much of their work unseen by the public. The government recognises the hard work of the sector & appreciates its dedication through the particular challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic." - @MoJGovUK