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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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberLatest News
Avalon launches new online purchase option for funeral plans
Avalon Funeral Plans, a leading provider of funeral planning services, is pleased to announce the launch of an online purchasing…
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Nov- 2024 -11 NovemberFuneral Plans
Only 5% of UK adults have a funeral plan, survey reveals
Only 5% of UK adults currently have a funeral plan, meaning that millions do not have a plan in place…
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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberFuneral Plans
Midlanders most comfortable with funeral planning, survey finds
Some 41% of people from the Midlands feel comfortable discussing funeral arrangements with family, making them the most confident out…
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10 OctoberPeople
Golden Charter appoints new CEO
Golden Charter has appointed Mark Huggins as a new chief executive with immediate effect following the sudden passing of Charlie…
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3 OctoberBusiness
Aura Life secures £350k equity investment
Surrey-based funeral plan provider Aura Life has secured a £350k equity investment from the Coast to Capital Growth Fund via…
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Sep- 2024 -25 SeptemberBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare H1 revenues rise 1.4% to £148m
Co-op Funeralcare has reported that revenues rose by 1.4% to £148m in the first half, driven by pre-need funeral plans…
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18 SeptemberCharity
Golden Charter team raises over £4k in charity cycle in CEO’s memory
Golden Charter has raised more than £4,000 for two UK veteran’s charities through a ‘Pedal to Paris’ charity cycle, just…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustLatest News
Golden Charter confirms sudden passing of CEO Charlie Norman
Funeral plan provider, Golden Charter, has announced the sudden passing of its chief executive officer, Charlie Norman, on Tuesday 27…
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7 AugustCommunity
Councils commit to permanent memorial for Legacy families
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have confirmed a commitment to a permanent memorial for those affected…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyFuneral Plans
Golden Charter appoints new chief customer officer
UK funeral plan provider Golden Charter has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Sorya Kousourou to the…
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