Funeral plans

Sector welcomes CMA and HM Treasury probes into funeral prices

A number of funeral firms have welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and HM Treasury’s investigation into the sector,…

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Government launches two investigations into funeral sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Treasury have separately announced that they will be investigating the funeral sector,…

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Trade professionals respond to funeral plans report

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and Dignity have responded to a new report, calling for…

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Dignity publishes White Paper calling for stronger regulation of the funeral plan sector

Dignity has set out its plan for a stronger form of regulation in the funeral plan sector with a document…

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Royal London launches funeral plan

Royal London’s Consumer business has launched a new pre-paid funeral plan, which has been awarded a five star rating from…

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New funeral plan commitment aims to help thousands more rest in peace

Co-op Funeralcare is introducing a new additional commitment for clients choosing to pay monthly for their funeral plan. Customers taking…

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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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Funeral director praised at awards

Honiton and Exeter funeral directors Shoobridge Funeral Services have been named a runner-up for the best small pre-paid funeral planner…

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Dignity sees profits soar

Dignity has seen underlying operating profits increase by seven percent to £59.5 million. The company has said that the reason…

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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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