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- 2018 -21 MarchFeatures
SOAP BOX: THE NHS CRISIS
As the NHS crisis deepened in early January 2018 and Theresa May and Jeremy Hunt tried to respond to the…
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21 MarchFeatures
Funeral Expense Assistance
The Social Security (Scotland) Bill will give the Scottish Government the powers to deliver 11 social security benefits worth around…
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7 MarchFeatures
Cemeteries Around the World: Green-Wood Cemetery
The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York was founded in 1838 and was one of the first rural cemeteries in…
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Feb- 2018 -26 FebruaryBusiness
90% of small firms not prepared for new data regulation
Over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations…
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12 FebruaryTrade Organisations
FFMA’s national president retires after 18 years
The Funeral Furnishing Manufacturer’s Association (FFMA) held its slightly delayed annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 17 January 2018 where…
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6 FebruaryPeople
UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director launches in Scotland
Caledonia Cremation, the UK’s first not-for-profit funeral director, launched in Scotland on 5 February 2018. The company offers simple, direct…
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Jan- 2018 -23 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Government makes new changes to funeral payments
The government has introduced a new scheme to make it easier and cheaper to help those on a low income…
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17 JanuaryPeople
Rising funeral costs and family breakdown leads to ‘pauper’s funeral’ increase
A study by insurers Royal London has found that the number of public health funerals and the average cost of…
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16 JanuaryFeatures
Eco-friendly Motoring: Driving Green
With petrol and diesel cars causing irreversible damage around the clock to our planet, the UK government is putting several…
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Dec- 2017 -14 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Antifreeze warning given to motorists
Motorists are being warned about the deadly nature of antifreeze this winter, as they prepare their cars ahead of the…
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