Funeral business becomes first to be B Corp certified
Funeral business, Full Circle Funerals has become the first UK funeral business to become a certified B Corp.
The recognition for the Guiseley-headquartered business’ positive environmental and social impact is the result of the firm’s mission to support cohesion and partnership working in the communities in which they live.
In addition to supporting the wellbeing of every bereaved individual, the business which has operations in the North West and in West Yorkshire, has been providing education, volunteering at local community projects, being proactive Dementia Friends and funding environmental apprenticeships at the Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust.
Sarah Jones, founder of Full Circle Funerals, said: “Becoming a B Corp is a huge achievement for a business of our size and shows just how hard we are working to ensure we have a positive impact on the people we support, the community, our team and the world in which we live and work.
“We are particularly proud to be the first funeral business to become accredited and this has only been possible thanks to the enthusiasm and sheer inspiration of our lovely team.
“The accreditation process is rigorous and has seen us being assessed on how we create benefit for our employees, the communities where we work, the environment and the bereaved people we support.”
Fiona Ras-Jones from Leeds-based Make Impact, provided Full Circle with insight into the certification process. She added: “It is exciting to see Full Circle Funerals join the growing B Corp movement of businesses in Yorkshire who are making real impact”.
Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Full Circle Funerals to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies who are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good. We know that Full Circle is going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward”.
