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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Jun- 2018 -1 JuneCurrent Affairs
Government launches two investigations into funeral sector
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Treasury have separately announced that they will be investigating the funeral sector,…
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May- 2018 -18 MayFuneral Plans
Over 50s most want their children or Stephen Fry to read their eulogy
In a recent survey of over 50s, commissioned by funeral plan provider Ecclesiastical Planning Services, found that more respondents would…
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3 MayFuneral Plans
Trade professionals respond to funeral plans report
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and Dignity have responded to a new report, calling for…
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Apr- 2018 -20 AprilFuneral Plans
Dignity publishes White Paper calling for stronger regulation of the funeral plan sector
Dignity has set out its plan for a stronger form of regulation in the funeral plan sector with a document…
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4 AprilCurrent Affairs
Royal London launches funeral plan
Royal London’s Consumer business has launched a new pre-paid funeral plan, which has been awarded a five star rating from…
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Mar- 2018 -27 MarchFuneral Plans
Funeral plan sales flatten due to lack of third party sellers
The Funeral Planning Authority has today released the latest figures for the number of plans sold by registered providers. A…
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7 MarchFeatures
Growing consumer trust in the funeral planning industry
As we continue supporting the growing funeral planning industry by providing robust regulation, our thoughts are also turning to how…
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Feb- 2018 -19 FebruaryPeople
New funeral plan commitment aims to help thousands more rest in peace
Co-op Funeralcare is introducing a new additional commitment for clients choosing to pay monthly for their funeral plan. Customers taking…
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16 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
‘Cremation costs are a postcode lottery’, claims new report
Cremation costs can vary by more than £500 depending on where the deceased lives, claims a new report. The report…
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9 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Brits wait till 51 to start planning their funeral
The average age Brits start to consider their own funeral is 51-years-old according to new research released today by the…
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