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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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryFeatures
A funeral home’s experience following Safe Hands’ collapse
When did you first hear about Safe Hands’ collapse and what was your reaction to Jennifer Ashe and Son honouring…
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Dec- 2023 -15 DecemberFeatures
How to plan cost-saving farewells
Whether sudden or expected, the death of a loved one can bring lots of tasks to surviving members of the…
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6 DecemberFuneral Plans
Choice launches unattended cremation funeral plan
Choice Funeral Plans, the funeral planning arm of Funeral Partners, has launched a new funeral plan product to ensure people…
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4 DecemberBusiness
Epiris Fund III completes Pure Cremation acquisition
Cavendish announced that the sale of Pure Cremation to Epiris Fund III has been completed, following the exchange on 31…
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Nov- 2023 -14 NovemberCommunity
Blandford CC awarded Jack Douch trophy for cricket
Douch Family Funeral Directors has presented Blandford Cricket Club with The Jack Douch Award for cricket at the Dorset Cricket…
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6 NovemberFeatures
How is funeral planning driving business growth?
Anthony O’Hara is no stranger to the funeral industry. With 26 years of service in Dorset-based Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors,…
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberCommunity
Two Eastleigh funeral homes get top rating from mystery shoppers
Two Eastleigh funeral services, A H Rogers and Sons and Paul Capper Funeral Directors, have received top customer satisfaction marks…
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11 OctoberFuneral Plans
SFO launches criminal investigation into Safe Hands Plans
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened a criminal investigation into suspected fraud at Safe Hands Plans Limited and its…
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4 OctoberFuneral Plans
Jennifer Ashe and Son to honour Safe Hands plans after collapse
Jennifer Ashe and Son has offered to honour families and individuals who bought Safe Hands plans through its own funeral…
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3 OctoberFuneral Plans
65% of adults don’t have a funeral plan, L&G finds
Some 65% of UK adults do not have a funeral plan in place, suggesting greater measures need to be taken…
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