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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Feb- 2018 -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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Jul- 2017 -28 JulyCurrent Affairs
Avalon launches Lifelocker, the autobiographical app
Avalon, the UK Funeral Planning Authority registered provider of pre-paid funeral plans, has launched LifeLocker, an autobiographical app. It is…
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7 JulyCurrent Affairs
Fairer Finance report claims unregulated funeral plans leave consumers at risk
Consumer group, Fairer Finance, in partnership with Dignity Funerals, has released a report calling for stronger regulation of the funeral planning…
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Jun- 2017 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
Bishop of Bristol leads funeral home dedication
The Right Reverend Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol, has led a Service of Dedication at R Davies & Son in Bedminster…
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23 JuneCurrent Affairs
Family funeral director wins major award
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have won the Family Business United ‘People’s Choice’ award for the south and south west…
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23 JuneCurrent Affairs
FPA moves to independent board structure
The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) has announced significant constitutional changes, in a move intended to give it greater independence within…
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Apr- 2017 -19 AprilLatest News
In the spotlight: Graham Williams, chairman of Funeral Planning Services Ltd.
After 29 years in the funeral planning industry, Graham Williams, chairman of Funeral Planning Services Limited, has decided to retire.…
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