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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Sep- 2024 -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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3 JulyBusiness
Aura Life wins ‘Compliance Team of the Year’ at 2024 ICA Awards
Funeral plan provider Aura Life has revealed that its compliance team has been named the winner of the ‘SME Compliance…
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May- 2024 -29 MayFeatures
The Value of Connections: How your existing relationships can build your business growth
Business leaders often put their own success down to the strength of their networks. This is apparent across various business…
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15 MayPeople
Golden Charter appoints chief marketing officer
UK funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed Jill Hood as chief marketing officer (CMO). The role has been newly…
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8 MayFuneral Plans
FDs can boost revenue by £200K via funeral plans, claims Golden Charter
A typical funeral director could add around £200,000 annually in future revenues to their business through funeral plan sales, according…
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Apr- 2024 -17 AprilBusiness Bites
R. Locke & Son working to secure funeral plan sales to ensure future of family business
R. Locke & Son can trace the roots of their business back to 1853 with George Locke being the third…
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17 AprilFuneral Plans
Golden Charter appoints chief technology officer
UK funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed Stuart McWhinnie as its chief technology officer. McWhinnie has experience in implementing…
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