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Current Affairs

This coverage examines current affairs affecting the UK funeral and bereavement sector. Funeral Service Times reports on policy changes, regulatory developments, societal trends, and news stories that impact funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery operators, memorial providers, and suppliers, helping professionals stay informed and adapt strategically.

Current Affairs

This coverage examines current affairs affecting the UK funeral and bereavement sector. Funeral Service Times reports on policy changes, regulatory developments, societal trends, and news stories that impact funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery operators, memorial providers, and suppliers, helping professionals stay informed and adapt strategically.

Funeral Sector News

Government launches two investigations into funeral sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Treasury have separately announced that…
Friday, 1 June 2018, 8:27
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Child Burial Fees

Scotland abolishes child burial fees

Scotland is set to follow in England and Wales’ footsteps with the eradication of…
Thursday, 31 May 2018, 15:54
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Chief Coroner issues new guidance after Hassell’s High Court defeat

Chief Coroner issues new guidance after Hassell’s High Court defeat

Following coroner Mary Hassell’s defeat in the High Court, the Chief Coroner of England and…
Friday, 18 May 2018, 8:42
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Memorial service held for bodies found in pub crypt

Memorial service held for bodies found in pub crypt

A memorial service has been held after a two bodies were found in a crypt on the site of a new pub.
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 11:25
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Private UK cemetery operator welcomes government decision on child graves

Private UK cemetery operator welcomes government decision on child graves

Privately owned cemetery operator GreenAcres Group has announced that all six of its…
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 10:21
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Councils vote to waive costs of child funerals

Councils vote to waive costs of child funerals

Councils in Mid and East Antrim and Newry, Mourne and Down Council have voted to waive the…
Friday, 11 May 2018, 13:47
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Dignity

Dignity raises age of free funeral policy to under 18

Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, today welcomed Dignity’s announcement to increase the…
Monday, 7 May 2018, 10:15
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Funeral directors forget to dig woman’s grave

Funeral directors forget to dig woman’s grave

A Kent funeral director has apologised following an incident where employees forgot to dig a…
Friday, 27 April 2018, 10:45
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High Court rules coroner Hassell’s protocol ‘unlawful’ and ‘discriminatory’

High Court rules coroner Hassell’s protocol ‘unlawful’ and ‘discriminatory’

The High Court today (27 April 2018) ruled that the protocol issued by chief coroner Hassell…
Friday, 27 April 2018, 10:33
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Dignity

Dignity chiefs waive bonuses as profit forecast is cut

The executive directors at Dignity have voluntarily agreed to waive their annual bonuses…
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 11:57
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