Government
Government policy, legislation, and public sector decisions have a direct impact on the funeral profession in the UK, from regulation of funeral pricing and crematoria operations to public health guidance and licensing frameworks. This tag covers how national and local government bodies shape the operating environment for funeral directors, crematoria, cemetery managers, and associated professionals. Funeral Service Times reports on consultations, new legislation, regulatory changes, funding programmes, and official statements, providing clear and relevant analysis to help sector professionals stay informed, compliant, and prepared for policy developments that affect their work and responsibilities.
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Oct- 2020 -27 OctoberCoronavirus
AOIC ‘angered’ by updated Covid advice
Members of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) have been left “angry and confused” after it said updated government guidance…
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22 OctoberCoronavirus
Sunak extends Covid scheme to pay up to half of wages
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced increases to the Job Support Scheme, which will now see the government pay up to…
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20 OctoberCoronavirus
Manchester moved into Tier three
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor…
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19 OctoberCoronavirus
Wales announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown
The Welsh government has announced a two-week “firebreak” national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23…
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15 OctoberCoronavirus
London to move to Tier two
London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing…
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6 OctoberCoronavirus
Hotel owner banned for holding 200-person funeral wake
A hotel manager has been fined £10,000 after breaching Covid-19 regulations by hosting a funeral party with “hundreds” of attendees,…
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Sep- 2020 -25 SeptemberFeatures
Children’s Funerals: complex, bespoke & not for profit
As a business, much like many others, we deliver all children’s funerals free of charge for our services and all…
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24 SeptemberCoronavirus
Chancellor unveils new Job Support Scheme
The chancellor has today announced a new Jobs Support Scheme that will see the government “directly support” the wages of…
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18 SeptemberBusiness
Co-op H1 revenues rise 3.5% to £148m
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed revenues for the first half of the year increased by 3.5% to £148m. The funeral provider…
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10 SeptemberCoronavirus
Covid-secure funerals exempt from new ‘rule of six’
Funeral services and places of worship have been announced as exempt from the UK Government’s new ‘rule of six’ to…
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