Funeral Poverty
Funeral poverty remains a pressing issue within the UK, where rising costs and limited financial support leave some families struggling to afford a dignified farewell. This challenge affects both bereaved families and the professionals supporting them, placing emphasis on transparency, flexibility, and access to assistance schemes. Funeral Service Times covers developments related to funeral affordability, government support programmes, charitable funds, pricing policy, and sector initiatives—providing funeral directors and service providers with insight into tackling financial hardship with compassion and professional integrity.
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Jul- 2017 -10 JulyCurrent Affairs
‘Government plans for funeral grant don’t go nearly far enough’, campaigners claim
The government has announced plans to make their funeral fund ‘simpler and fairer’. Campaigners and funeral experts are saying the…
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May- 2017 -11 MayCurrent Affairs
Funeralbooker reveals UK cremation and burial fees hike
Price hikes have led to a rise in cremation and burial fees, according to new research from Funeralbooker, the independent…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Chester Pearce Funeral Service opens new premises
Chester Pearce Funeral Service is celebrating opening the doors to its new premises in The Neighbourhood Centre, Canford Heath. The…
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Dec- 2016 -13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral plans must be regulated warns MP
Prepaid funeral plans should be bound by the same rules as other financial services, according to Neil Gray MP. Currently…
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Nov- 2016 -3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
125 delegates attend ICCM convention
125 delegates, speakers and invited guests attended The ICCM Learning Convention and Exhibition 2016. The event took place at the…
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3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Prime Minister rejects plea for financial support to grieving parents
Theresa May has rejected Labour’s plea to lift the financial burden on grieving parents. The Quaker Social Action, an organisation…
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Oct- 2016 -28 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Douch Family Funeral Directors signs Fair Funeral Pledge
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have signed the Fair Funeral Pledge – and published their prices. The scheme encourages funeral…
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19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
SAIF responds to the Royal London National Funeral Cost Index Report 2016
Terry Tennens, chief executive of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), which represents 870 independent funeral…
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19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Families face ‘postcode’ lottery for funeral costs
Beareaved families are facing a ‘postcode lottery’ on funeral costs, according to the 2016 Royal London National Funeral Cost Index.…
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Sep- 2016 -15 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
SAIF’s response to Social Fund funeral payment debate in House of Commons
On Wednesday, 14 September MP for Belfast East Gavin Robinson tabled a debate in the House of Commons that addressed concerns…
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