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Ethical strategy

Ethical Strategy

Our Ethical Strategy outlines how we, as the UK's largest Funeral
Director contribute towards a lasting and valuable legacy.

Ethical Strategy
Protecting the environment

We have become the first UK-wide carbon neutral Funeral Director

Protecting the environment

93% of the coffins we
manufacture are made
from FSC® certified wood.

Protecting the environment

Last year we purchased enough
renewable electricity to avoid
emitting approximately 9,000
tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Protecting the environment

With our walking buses around
600 children will enjoy healthy
walks to school, saving 120,000
car journeys.

Keeping communities thriving

We've given 11,000 UK teachers free guidance
how to support suddenly bereaved children.

Keeping communities thriving

Last year, our colleagues
carried out over 8,500
community activities.

Keeping communities thriving

Last year, more than 55,000 children
walked home safely as part of our
'Be Safe, Be Seen' campaign.

Keeping communities thriving

We support our service men and
women by helping to raise money
for The Royal British Legion.

Tackling global poverty

We're committed to building fair and sustainable
relationships with our suppliers.

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Our woodland burial grounds are the ideal
choice for those seeking somewhere more
natural and beautiful to hold a funeral.

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Through The Co-operative Apprenticeship
Academy we're giving young people work
experience within our business.

Click here to download a
copy of our Ethical Strategy

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