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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.

Police investigate London cemetery over fears of graves ‘disappearing’

Police investigate London cemetery over fears of graves ‘disappearing’

Police have opened an investigation into Tottenham Park cemetery after human remains were…
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 14:45
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SAIF calls for regulation of profession

SAIF calls for regulation of profession

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has said England,…
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 14:23
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Funeral director ‘hangs up his top hat’ after 38 years

Funeral director ‘hangs up his top hat’ after 38 years

Long-serving funeral director Paul Murray, of William Pressdee in Mumbles, Swansea, is…
Thursday, 20 September 2018, 13:36
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Petition calling for statutory regulation of funeral directors launched

Petition calling for statutory regulation of funeral directors launched

A petition calling for funeral directors to be regulated has been launched following a…
Friday, 14 September 2018, 9:08
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SAIF: Royal London report shows independent directors offer ‘best value’

SAIF: Royal London report shows independent directors offer ‘best value’

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has responded to…
Monday, 10 September 2018, 14:05
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UK’s third modern day barrow built in Shropshire

UK’s third modern day barrow built in Shropshire

The Soulton Long Barrow, situated on farmland at Soulton Hall has been handcrafted by the…
Monday, 3 September 2018, 14:31
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Leaking fluids and body mix ups revealed in new funeral report

Leaking fluids and body mix ups revealed in new funeral report

Natalie McKail, the Scottish government’s first ever inspector of funeral directors,…
Monday, 3 September 2018, 14:02
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Co-op reveals findings of its ‘biggest ever’ death survey

Co-op reveals findings of its ‘biggest ever’ death survey

Almost 18 million people are uncomfortable talking about death, according to Co-op’s…
Tuesday, 21 August 2018, 15:18
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New specification for memorial stones published

New specification for memorial stones published

A new specification for memorial stones in burial grounds and memorial sites has been…
Monday, 13 August 2018, 14:07
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Toll bridge policy broken as hearse is stopped and charged for crossing

Toll bridge policy broken as hearse is stopped and charged for crossing

A toll bridge owner has said that its policy has been broken after a hearse driver was…
Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 16:13
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