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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Jul- 2018 -4 JulyBusiness
BRC calls for two-year freeze on business rates
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has asked the government to consider freezing business rates for two years to ease the…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneFuneral Plans
Statutory regulation with FPA best way to protect consumers, says CEO
The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), regulator for the pre-paid funeral plan industry has launched its latest annual report (for 2017/18),…
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29 JuneFeatures
A new era for funeral plans
Chris Stuart from CPS Consultancy (yourowntrust.co.uk) is a man on a mission. He is aiming to put funeral plans back…
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15 JuneCurrent Affairs
Funeral director completes 285 mile walk to London to highlight funeral poverty
A funeral director based in Harrogate has walked 285 miles to London to highlight the growing problem of funeral poverty.…
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12 JuneCharity
Haverhill East to raise funds for EAAA with Walking Football Tournament
The East of England Co-op is encouraging people to walk, not run in its ‘Walking Football Tournament’, a new community…
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5 JuneCurrent Affairs
Sector welcomes CMA and HM Treasury probes into funeral prices
A number of funeral firms have welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and HM Treasury’s investigation into the sector,…
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1 JuneCurrent Affairs
Government launches two investigations into funeral sector
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Treasury have separately announced that they will be investigating the funeral sector,…
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May- 2018 -31 MayCurrent Affairs
Scotland abolishes child burial fees
Scotland is set to follow in England and Wales’ footsteps with the eradication of child burial and cremation fees. The…
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25 MayCharity
Funeral director to walk in front of hearse for 220 miles for charity
A Harrogate funeral director is set to walk 220 miles in front of a hearse to raise awareness of the…
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15 MayCurrent Affairs
Private UK cemetery operator welcomes government decision on child graves
Privately owned cemetery operator GreenAcres Group has announced that all six of its cemetery and ceremonial parks will extend its…
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