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East Lothian Crematorium rated ‘Outstanding’ by FBCA

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York Council begins facilities investment at city crematorium

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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.

ONS, Death

Cancer was most common cause of death in 2016

525,048 deaths were registered in England and Wales in 2016, reports the Office for National…
Friday, 21 July 2017, 10:32
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Two cemetery workers stabbed in ‘unprovoked attack’

Two cemetery workers stabbed in ‘unprovoked attack’

Two cemetery workers have suffered injuries after being stabbed in an ‘unprovoked…
Friday, 21 July 2017, 9:21
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AOIC, Celebrants

AOIC boss shares his views on regulation

Funeral sector chiefs will meet later this year to discuss regulation, including the work of…
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 8:32
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Priest appeals for stolen hearse items

Priest appeals for stolen hearse items

A parish priest has issued an appeal to the robber who stole a mobile phone and coffin clamp…
Friday, 14 July 2017, 8:57
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funeral, send off

Special send-off for railway worker

A long-term volunteer and employee of Swanage Railway who suddenly passed away at work was…
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 17:43
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BIFD CPD

BIFD becomes a Government approved CPD Provider

The British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) has become a government approved CPD…
Thursday, 13 July 2017, 14:20
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Central England Co-operative , NAFD

Co-operative Funeralcare boss takes up NAFD role

The head of Funeralcare at Central England Co-operative has taken up a key position…
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 16:24
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‘Government plans for funeral grant don’t go nearly far enough’, campaigners claim

‘Government plans for funeral grant don’t go nearly far enough’, campaigners claim

The government has announced plans to make their funeral fund ‘simpler and…
Monday, 10 July 2017, 15:24
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FPA releases response to Fairer Finance report

FPA releases response to Fairer Finance report

Graeme McAusland, CEO of the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), has released a comment on the…
Friday, 7 July 2017, 11:54
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Fairer Finance, Funeral Plans, FPA, Dignity

Fairer Finance report claims unregulated funeral plans leave consumers at risk

Consumer group, Fairer Finance, in partnership with Dignity Funerals, has released a report…
Friday, 7 July 2017, 11:45
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