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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Oct- 2024 -2 OctoberBusiness
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium recognised for ‘excellent level of service’
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium in Buckinghamshire has been recognised for “an excellent level of provision” by the Federation of Burial and…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyBusiness
G E Hartley and Son joins Funeral Partners
Funeral Partners has announced that G E Hartley and Son in Yorkshire has joined its network of funeral directors. Established…
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19 JulyBusiness
FBCA awards top marks to Stirlingshire Crematorium
Stirlingshire Crematorium has announced that a second inspection by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) resulted in top…
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3 JulyBusiness
Aura Life wins ‘Compliance Team of the Year’ at 2024 ICA Awards
Funeral plan provider Aura Life has revealed that its compliance team has been named the winner of the ‘SME Compliance…
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Apr- 2024 -10 AprilCommunity
Police complete Funeral director visits as part of Legacy investigation
Visits made to all funeral directors in Hull and the East Riding have now been completed, as a consequence of…
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Feb- 2024 -27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Scottish govt approves code of practice for funeral directors
The Scottish government has approved an official statutory code of practice for funeral directors, signalling the first major step in…
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14 FebruaryEconomy
Distinct Cremations welcomes CMA efforts to keep sector prices low
Distinct Cremations has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority’s efforts to keep funeral costs low for the benefit of bereaved…
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Aug- 2022 -3 AugustPeople
NAFD welcomes appointment of Natalie McKail as IFSO chair
Natalie McKail, the former Inspector of Funeral Directors in Scotland, has been appointed to succeed the Rt. Hon. David Heath…
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Jun- 2022 -17 JuneBusiness
Dignity receives ‘intent to authorise’ status from FCA
Dignity has announced that the FCA has confirmed that it is “intending to authorise” Dignity Funerals Limited as a regulated…
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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Former funeral director jailed for defrauding grieving victims
Greater Manchester Police has announced that Sharon Howell, the former funeral manager of Kenworthy Funeral Directors in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, has…
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