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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Sep- 2018 -7 SeptemberBusiness
Average mourner borrows £1,700 to pay for loved one’s funeral costs
The average mourner in the UK borrows £1,700 to pay for a loved one’s funeral costs, new research has suggested.…
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3 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Leaking fluids and body mix ups revealed in new funeral report
Natalie McKail, the Scottish government’s first ever inspector of funeral directors, has revealed examples of bad practice discovered through inspections…
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Aug- 2018 -30 AugustBusiness
Bailiffs visited more than 200 firms daily over unpaid business rates
In the first year after the new business rates revaluation came into effect, councils sent bailiffs to more than 200…
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13 AugustBusiness
80 percent of people want to see funeral directors regulated
A report published by funeral provider Dignity has revealed that nine in 10 people are unaware that funeral directors are…
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7 AugustCurrent Affairs
Funeral profession urged to ditch chipboard coffins to cut cremation emissions
Britain could massively reduce the amount of pollution caused by cremations if more environmentally-friendly materials were used in the construction…
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3 AugustFeatures
Ashes to ashes, dust to dinner
To most, the idea of consuming a loved one blended into a packet of crisps and a bottle of coke…
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1 AugustFuneral Plans
Co-op calls for ban on ‘aggressive sales’ in funeral plan market
Co-op’s Funeralcare and Life Planning business has responded to HM Treasury’s call for evidence on the pre-need funeral market, reiterating…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyCurrent Affairs
TfL bans funeral ad campaign over fears it may offend
Transport for London (TfL) has banned a series of advertisements by funeral comparison website Beyond as part of its campaign…
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10 JulyBusiness
Beyond announces £2m investment and rebrand
Funeral service price comparison website Beyond, formally known as Funeralbooker, has announced an investment round of £2m. The company said…
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9 JulyBusiness
200,000 companies sued over business rates
Over 200,000 businesses were taken to a Magistrates court for failing to pay for businesses rates under the first year…
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