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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Apr- 2018 -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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5 FebruaryPeople
Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans
Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…
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Jan- 2018 -25 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Funeral firm donates to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has received a donation of almost £2,000 from Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors. A cheque was…
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Nov- 2017 -13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors show support for local sporting community
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has increased its links with the local sporting community by packing down as a partner…
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Sep- 2017 -5 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Co-op Funeralcare appoints Robert Maclachlan as managing director
Robert Maclachlan has been appointed managing director of Co-op Funeralcare. Robert previously held the national operations director role, overseeing Co-op’s…
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