Howard Hodgson on direct cremation and other big trends in the funeral sector

In the first episode of The View, we sit down with industry legend Howard Hodgson, CEO of Memoria.  A fourth generation funeral director, Howard took over the family business in 1975 and went on to lead an expansion that culminated in the sale of his 546-branch group. He has also served as CEO of Ronson PLC and is now the founder and CEO of Memoria, the fastest growing crematoria company in the UK. He has written four books, including a biography of His Majesty King Charles III.

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Join host Malcolm Flanders, Brand Ambassador for Golden Leaves Funeral Plans, as we spotlight and expand on the current challenges and future landscape for both the funeral as well as pre- paid funeral plans sector. These combined views will be covered in frank and insightful interviews with a variety of funeral industry icons and figureheads. Whilst much has changed in the way people now approach their ‘end of life’ event, the series will give a fascinating insight into what the drivers are for that change and what things in the future will continue to shape the one event that is certain in life!