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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Mar- 2025 -20 MarchFuneral Plans
65% of Brits want law of intestacy reform, Will Aid poll finds
Almost three-quarters (65%) of people in the UK believe the law of intestacy should be changed to offer legal protections…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryBusiness Bites
What to know about the new Scottish funeral regulations
The end-of-life sector in Scotland is a few weeks away from a huge step-change. On March 1, a new funeral…
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19 FebruaryBusiness
Horsham Council finds high standards at local funeral providers
Horsham District Council has found that all funeral providers in the local area are upkeeping high standards, having completed a…
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17 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Wales pledges additional £3m for bereavement services
The Welsh Government has announced that an extra £3m will be invested in bereavement services across Wales to ensure that…
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12 FebruaryPeople
ICCM names Mathew Crawley as new CEO
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has announced that Mathew Crawley has been named its new chief executive,…
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Jan- 2025 -22 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
WEC proposes bereavement leave for early miscarriages
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has declared its intent to introduce amendments to the Employment Rights Bill to include…
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberFuneral Plans
Worcester Council submits report for £6.96m Astwood Crem refurb
Worcester City Council has outlined plans for the refurbishment of Astwood Crematorium, which is expected to cost £6.96m and start…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Law Commission considers updating centuries-old burial laws
Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space,…
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30 OctoberLatest News
Budget: Increases to employers’ NI and minimum wage
The chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased Employers’ National Insurance contributions in a bid to help raise as much as £40bn…
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28 OctoberTrade Organisations
NAFD welcomes Fuller Inquiry call for sector’s statutory regulation
The NAFD has welcomed the Independent Inquiry into the Crimes of David Fuller’s call for the statutory regulation of funeral…
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