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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.

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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Mortuary

Birmingham mortuaries will run out of space in 10 years, councillor says

Birmingham’s mortuary service will not have the capacity to store any bodies in 10…
Friday, 20 April 2018, 11:13
1 min read
Cremation

New regulations introduced for babies ashes

Changes have been made to the treatment of babies ashes following a BBC investigation which…
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 13:35
2 min read
Children's Funeral Fund

AOIC welcomes government move on child funerals

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has welcomed a government announcement,…
Friday, 6 April 2018, 9:15
2 min read
Co-op’s youngest funeral director motivated to help families

Co-op’s youngest funeral director motivated to help families

One of Central England Co-op’s youngest funeral directors has revealed how the pursuit of a…
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 13:41
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Royal London launches funeral plan

Royal London launches funeral plan

Royal London’s Consumer business has launched a new pre-paid funeral plan, which has been…
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 13:31
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Fifty-year-old business joins Funeral Partners

Fifty-year-old business joins Funeral Partners

Established family funeral business John Blenkiron & Sons, which celebrated its 50th…
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 7:33
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Dignity

Government scraps burial fees for children’s funerals

The prime minister has announced the establishment of the Children’s Funeral Fund,…
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 8:26
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Undertaker

Undertaker and church organist jailed for child abuse

Robert Brown, church organist and former undertaker, has been jailed for four years for…
Friday, 23 March 2018, 11:56
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Burial Space

Wales ‘running out of burial space’, church warns

The Church of Wales has warned that burial space could soon run out in the country.
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 11:55
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