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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Oct- 2024 -21 OctoberCommunity
AW Lymn rolls out Safe Space scheme for vulnerable individuals
AW Lymn has launched a Safe Space scheme across its 28 funeral homes, which will offer a place for vulnerable…
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14 OctoberTrade Organisations
IFSO inspection team returns to NAFD
The four Independent Funeral Standards Organisation (IFSO) inspectors have officially returned to the National Association of Funeral Directors’ (NAFD) employment…
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
MPs to vote on assisted dying bill in England and Wales
Labour MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater, will seek to introduce a Private Members’ Bill to enable assisted dying for…
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1 OctoberFuneral Plans
Public health funerals are on the rise, the LGA finds
The number of public health funerals – where a person dies without family or friends able to arrange a funeral…
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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberBusiness
AW Lymn secures council grant to extend EV charging at HQ
AW Lymn has secured a grant from Nottingham City Council, which has allowed it to “significantly” increase the number of…
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4 SeptemberEvents
Howe Bridge Crem to host anniversary service this September
Westerleigh Group has organised a special anniversary service for Howe Bridge Crematorium on Saturday 28 September from 11am to celebrate…
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Jul- 2024 -24 JulyCommunity
Oak Hill Crematorium receives Green Flag Award
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium in Hatfield has received a Green Flag Award for its green spaces. The Green…
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17 JulyLatest News
Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech
The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the King’s Speech today…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to submit plans for new Stroud crematorium
Westerleigh Group intends to submit a planning application to Stroud District Council in the coming weeks for a new crematorium…
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5 JuneCharity
Bereavement charity begins crowdfunding amid fears of closure
Butterflies Bereavement Support has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £25k, saying it only has six weeks left of funding…
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