Funeral Planning Authority

Distinct Cremations welcomes NAFPP research findings

Distinct Cremations has welcomed the findings of the National Association of Funeral Plan Providers (NAFPP), which praised the industry for…

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The funeral market: state of play in 2022

“The important role of the funeral director in society is something that really goes under the radar. Death isn’t something…

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FCA begins regulation of pre-paid funeral plans

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially begun its regulation of the pre-paid funeral plan market today (29 July) and…

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Golden Leaves set to achieve FCA regulation amid ‘Minded to Approve’ status

Funeral plan provider, Golden Leaves, is on track to become regulated by the FCA after securing ‘Minded to Approve’ status.…

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Mulholland Funeral Directors applies to become FCA member

Mulholland Funeral Directors has announced it has submitted an application to become an FCA regulated pre-paid funeral plan provider. It…

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FPA criticises ‘burden’ of new funeral planning regulation

The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) has reacted to new legislation by the government which will begin the process of moving…

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Safe Hands announces expansion plans following acquisition

Funeral plan provider Safe Hands has announced it is under new ownership following its acquisition by private investment company SHP…

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Avalon Funeral Plans announced as ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’

Avalon Funeral Plans has been awarded ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at the 2019 Personal Finance Awards. The Personal Finance Awards…

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Gov cracks down on ‘shameful’ funeral plan sales tactics

The use of “high pressure and misleading tactics” in the sale of funeral plans will be brought to an end,…

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Sector reacts to FCA proposal

Following a probe by the Treasury, the government has announced that pre-paid funeral plans will be regulated by the Financial…

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