AVALON BOOSTS EUROPEAN EXPANSION PLANS WITH THREE SIGNIFICANT HIRES

Posted on : October 7, 2011 at 2:08 pm by catherine

Avalon – a leading provider of funeral plans – has appointed three key members of staff as part of its international expansion plans.  John Shepherd joins the company as sales director. The 42-year-old has 20 years’ experience in sales, having …


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TEA AND DRIZZLE: WHAT EXPATS MISS MOST ABOUT THE UK

Posted on : October 7, 2011 at 2:03 pm by catherine

The British weather – it’s cold, it’s rainy, it can never make up its mind – and it’s been revealed as one of the home comforts that Brits are most likely to miss after moving abroad.  According to a new …


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AVALON APPOINTS EXTERNAL AUDITORS

Posted on : August 4, 2011 at 12:32 pm by rosie

Avalon has appointed PKF, a leading firm of accountants and business advisers, to undertake its annual audit.   The funeral plan company will be working alongside a team of consultants from PKF’s Manchester offices, which are based in the city’s …


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SALES OF FUNERAL PLANS SOAR AMONG EXPATS

Posted on : July 21, 2011 at 10:51 am by rosie

Moving abroad is the number one dream for many Brits, but planning for the move can be a headache. Redirecting post, purchasing insurance and making sure that your financial affairs are in order have always been on the check-list. However, …


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AVALON FUNERAL PLANS PROVIDE ARTS FUNDING TO LOCAL SCHOOLS

Posted on : July 21, 2011 at 10:45 am by rosie

Two Manchester schools have been given unrivalled access to the arts thanks to much-needed funding from a local business. Avalon – a leading provider of funeral plans – has sponsored Copley High School in Tameside and Lostock College in Trafford …


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