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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Apr- 2020 -22 AprilBusiness Bites
Will there be coronavirus help for small company directors who are paid by dividend?
The financial plight of limited company directors has been raised by the Tory chairman of the Treasury select committee. Mel…
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21 AprilCoronavirus
Companies House suspends strike-offs amid Covid-19 crisis
Companies House has announced it has temporarily paused its strike off process to prevent companies being dissolved amid the Covid-19…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
London’s SCG releases Covid-19 funeral standards
In support of recently published government guidance, London’s Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) has released a set of funeral standards to…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
Government sets out plans to ensure bereaved families can attend funerals during pandemic
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke has written to all councils in England to ensure that family members can attend the…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
PHE issues further guidance for safe management of funerals
Public Health England (PHE) has issued further guidance for those managing or organising funerals during the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. The…
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16 AprilCoronavirus
Government extends lockdown for ‘at least’ three more weeks
The government has announced an extension to the coronavirus lockdown for “at least” a further three weeks. The decision was…
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15 AprilCommunity
Solihull council latest to cap number of mourners at funerals
Solihull Council has become the latest council to cap the number mourners allowed to attend a funeral amid the coronavirus…
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14 AprilCoronavirus
Liverpool Council tells families not to delay funerals
Bereaved families in Liverpool are being told not to delay loved ones’ funerals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Health officials and…
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14 AprilCoronavirus
Stirling council announces temporary adjustments to funerals amid Covid-19 crisis
Stirling Council’s cemeteries has announced some temporary adjustments to comply with recent Scottish government legislation and national guidance amid the…
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8 AprilBusiness
SAIF announces regional strategy for West Midland authorities amid coronavirus pandemic
SAIF has announced a regional strategy has been adopted by the seven West Midlands authorities regarding funerals during the Covid-19…
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