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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May- 2020 -22 MayFeatures
Impact on the Pre-Need industry
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the world’s economy has shuddered to a halt under mass enforced country lockdowns which froze…
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19 MayCoronavirus
Sheffield Council announces changes to funeral arrangements
Sheffield Council has become the latest council to announce changes to funeral arrangements as coronavirus lockdown is eased. The council…
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19 MayFeatures
How crematoria have responded to the Covid-19 crisis
In a matter of a few weeks, cremation funerals have changed more than during all of my 37 years in…
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12 MayCoronavirus
Co-op Funeralcare launches new Covid-19 hardship fund
Co-op Funeralcare has launched a new Co-op Funeralcare Hardship Fund, part of the Co-op Members Coronavirus Fund, which allows Co-op’s…
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12 MayCoronavirus
Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has extended the Government’s furlough scheme until the end of October. Announcing the decision…
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11 MayCoronavirus
MP’s appeal to relax funeral measures ‘careless and unhelpful, says Pure Cremation
Pure Cremation has branded MP’s concern that ‘the wishes of the deceased and bereaved are not being fulfilled with a…
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6 MayBusiness
Business rates revaluation postponed until 2022
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 in line with the government’s latest efforts to…
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5 MayCoronavirus
Furlough errors could cost small firms
SMEs are making errors on their applications for the Government’s furlough scheme, meaning they will have to repay thousands of…
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5 MayCoronavirus
Birmingham City Council reviews new opening times for cemeteries and crematoria
Birmingham City Council has reviewed its opening times for visitors across all burial sites and crematoria grounds. The council has…
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4 MayCoronavirus
Scottish residents offered financial help with funerals costs
Bereaved Scottish residents could receive help towards the cost of a funeral to help ease the financial pressure during the…
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