Left to right: Kathleen McCranor, Alan Mathie, Jack Leggate and Rose Robertson with the mountain of Easter eggs collected by Joseph Potts and Smiths Funeral Service.
Making Easter Eggs-tra special
Staff at Dignity funeral homes and offices across the UK have once again spread Easter cheer by collecting thousands of chocolate gifts for charities and good causes. Dignity started the Easter Egg Appeal in 2002 and below is just one of the many stories where Dignity people helped bring a smile to the face of others this Easter.
Three branches in Lanarkshire collected a grand total of 1,641 Easter eggs which were donated to local nursery schools, special needs schools, care homes, The Salvation Army and Women’s Aid.
Joseph Potts Funeral Directors in Bellshill collected 241 eggs at the Bellshilll branch, 729 at the Blantyre branch whilst Smiths Funeral Service also in Blantyre collected 671 eggs.
Alan Mathie, funeral manager, said: "We have received eggs from many sources including individuals, local churches, local businesses and Police Scotland. I would like to thank all of my staff who have taken part in the collection and distribution of the eggs. I am extremely proud of them for both their enthusiasm and commitment."
Other Stories
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Funeral Director puts on his 'Blue Suede Shoes' for Marie Curie Funeral director, Fred Davies, based at Derek Moss Funeral Directors in Houghton le Spring, recently organised a charity concert where he showcased his Elvis tribute act.
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Chislehurst funeral home redesigns garden Staff at Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors in Chislehurst recently redesigned their garden area, creating an inviting and environmentally friendly space.
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Handbags and Gladrags raise funds for local hospice James Scott and Thomas Marin Funeral Directors based in Edinburgh hosted a 'Handbags and Gladrags' event in May and raised over £400 for Eagle Lodge Care Home, run by the Salvation Army.
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New crematorium & cemetery in Kent receives the green light On 10 December, Dignity received planning permission to develop a new crematorium and cemetery in Dartford, Kent.
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Archbishop of York visits funeral home On Friday 22 January, Ernest Brigham Funeral Directors, Bridlington, were pleased to welcome His Grace, the Archbishop of York who was in the area as part of a pilgrimage of prayer, witness and blessing.
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W G Rathbone opens its doors in Stratford upon Avon W G Rathbone Funeral Directors new premises on 34 Rother Street, Stratford upon Avon, was officially opened on Tuesday 1 December and the Chapel of Rest was blessed by Reverend Neville Beamer of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon.