Compliance
Compliance is a critical responsibility across the UK funeral profession, ensuring services meet legal, ethical, and regulatory standards. From price transparency and care of the deceased to facility operations, pre-paid plans, and environmental controls, adherence to compliance frameworks protects public trust and sector credibility. Funeral Service Times provides detailed coverage on compliance requirements, inspections, enforcement actions, best practice guidance, and evolving standards—equipping funeral professionals with the knowledge needed to operate responsibly and in line with sector expectations.
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Jun- 2025 -19 JuneBusiness
Four Westerleigh crematoria praised by FBCA for excellent service
Westerleigh Group has revealed that four of its crematoria have been commended by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities…
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11 JunePeople
A.W. Lymn appoints new general manager of stonemasonry team
A.W. Lymn The Craftsmen in Stone has announced the appointment of Ryan Marsh to the role of general manager, as…
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May- 2025 -23 MayBusiness
Two Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent level of service’
Two Westerleigh Group crematoria have been recently praised by industry inspectors for providing an “excellent level of service provision”. Parndon…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilBusiness
Funeral Partners acquires Gibson’s Funeral Services
Funeral Partners has announced that Gibson’s Funeral Services in County Durham, has joined its network. The family business dates as…
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17 AprilBusiness
A.W. Lymn completes acquisition of Serene Funeral Planning
A.W. Lymn has announced the completion of its acquisition of Serene Funeral Planning by the business’ parent company LR Bereavement…
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Mar- 2025 -14 MarchBusiness
Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent service’ by FBCA
Westerleigh Group has revealed that three of its crematoria have recently received high praise from official inspectors from the Federation…
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11 MarchBusiness
Variety Funerals achieves FCA authorisation
Variety Funerals has announced that it has achieved authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), making it the…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryFeatures
UKCA regulations: Safeguard your team, equipment, and workplace
With the introduction of new UKCA regulations on 1st January 2025, ensuring safety during engraving is more important than ever.…
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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberBusiness
M Rushton Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners network
Southport-based M Rushton Funeral Directors has officially joined the Funeral Partners network. The funeral provider was founded in 2016 by…
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Oct- 2024 -17 OctoberBusiness
FBCA praises Sirhowy Valley Crem for ‘excellent level of service’
FBCA inspector Paul Rayson has praised Westerleigh Group’s Sirhowy Valley Crematorium for offering “an excellent level of service”, saying that…
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