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

94% of the coffins we
manufacture are made
from FSC® certified wood.

Protecting the environment

In 2011 we purchased enough 
renewable electricity to avoid
emitting approximately 9,250
tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Protecting the environment

In 2011 children across the country
enjoyed healthy walks to school, saving
approximately 24,000 car journeys per year.

Keeping communities thriving

in 2011 we provided more than 6,900 teachers
with advice on how to support suddenly bereaved children.

Keeping communities thriving

In 2011, our colleagues
carried out over 6,500
community activities.

Keeping communities thriving

In 2011, more than 35,000 children
walked home from school 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.

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copy of our Ethical Strategy

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