Funeral Plan
Funeral plans play a key role in helping individuals make financial and practical arrangements in advance, offering peace of mind to families and supporting the work of funeral directors at the time of need. Funeral Service Times covers developments across the pre-paid funeral plan market, including regulatory oversight by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), provider news, plan design, consumer protection measures, and commercial partnerships. Reporting supports funeral professionals in understanding the compliance landscape, industry trends, and operational implications of offering or working with funeral plans.
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Jul- 2025 -11 JulyBusiness
Douch Funeral Directors wins top family business award
Dorset-based Douch Family Funeral Directors has been named the best family business in the south, south-west and Wales. The fifth-generation…
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9 JulyBusiness
Joseph A. Hey and Son joins Funeral Partners network
Funeral Partners has announced that Joseph A. Hey and Son, a fourth-generation funeral business based in Bradford, has joined its…
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May- 2025 -28 MayFuneral Plans
Golden Charter makes upgrades to direct cremation offering
Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has made enhancements to its direct cremation funeral plan product in response to a surge…
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Apr- 2025 -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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9 AprilBusiness
Central Co-op launches website for purchasing unattended funerals
Central Co-op has announced the launch of a “pioneering” new website that allows customers to book and purchase an unattended…
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Mar- 2025 -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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5 MarchCommunity
Legacy families consulted on designs for permanent memorials
Hull City Council has consulted the families affected by an investigation into the former funeral home business Legacy Independent Funeral…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryFuneral Plans
Golden Charter launches UK’s first Funeral Planning Awareness Week
Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has announced its launch of the UK’s first National Funeral Planning Awareness Week, which will…
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20 FebruaryCharity
Fundraiser from Funeral Partners wins at GOSH’s first-ever awards
Jamie Groves, regional development director at Funeral Partners, and his friend Charlotte Styles have been celebrated at Great Ormond Street…
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Jan- 2025 -3 JanuaryCommunity
Choice Funeral Plan supports junior FC with kit sponsorship
Choice Funeral Plan is supporting the two under 7s teams at Stoke Mandeville Junior Football Club – the Bucks and…
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