BIE News BIE News Ireland Division Hi all, Well, after such a great turn out and such an interesting and educational first meeting of the year, who would have guessed what was going to happen next. We had such an event packed year planned for the division and the response to being able to view an autopsy was huge. Unfortunately, Covid - 19 stopped us in our tracks, but this is only temporary. We may have to reinvent the way we achieve things as a division, we may have to look at holding meetings in a different manner, but positive and active thinking will get us there. All the plans, guest speakers and educational clinics will go ahead soon and we are looking forward to growing the division in the very near future. It was so encouraging to see so many members and students attend our last meeting with such positive attitudes. A big congratulations also to those who received their membership certificates, we know you will do the division proud. The Division’s “Sheila Dicks Cup” for highest practical mark had joint winners this year. Congratulations to Aoife McGuill and Jenny Tighe. On a final note I think every Funeral Director and Embalmer in the country should be extremely proud. This pandemic is something we had to work with, dealing with families and situations that may have been way out of our comfort zones. Hats off to each and every one of you for still giving all these families the dignity, comfort and respect they deserve, and for giving it with such professionalism. We have an industry to be proud of. Stay safe people and take care of each other. Thank You. Cyril Gantley
BIE Irish Chairman
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