Government

AOIC boss shares his views on regulation

Funeral sector chiefs will meet later this year to discuss regulation, including the work of professional Celebrants. The issue had…

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BIFD becomes a Government approved CPD Provider

The British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) has become a government approved CPD Provider. David Parslow, Chairman of the Education Committee British Institute of…

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‘Government plans for funeral grant don’t go nearly far enough’, campaigners claim

The government has announced plans to make their funeral fund ‘simpler and fairer’. Campaigners and funeral experts are saying the…

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Price comparison and review site reports high consumer demand

A new funeral price-comparison and review site reported high consumer demand with a site search every few minutes within its…

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“Deeply troubling” increase in deaths on Scotland’s roads

Transport Scotland has released provisional headline figures for road casualties reported to the police in Scotland in 2016. They show…

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West Sussex service helps the recently bereaved

A West Sussex service has been helping to alleviate pressure on the recently bereaved. Around 5,800 residents used the ‘Tell…

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Business leader demands ‘Brexit Taskforce’

Business has the ‘ideas and the solutions’ to help Britain through the Brexit labyrinth, claims a leading businessman. Paul Drechsler,…

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New SAIF President Paul Bowley shares plans for 2017

Newly appointed SAIF president Paul Bowley has outlined his vision for the next 12 months – pledging to work with…

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First ever Inspector of Funeral Directors announced

The Scottish Government has appointed Scotland’s first ever Inspector of Funeral Directors. Natalie McKail, who will take up post in…

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Small business confidence continues to rise

UK small business confidence is at its highest level in over a year, according to the latest Federation of Small…

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