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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Aug- 2017 -3 AugustCurrent Affairs
The Association of Independent Celebrants marks its tenth anniversary
Dignitaries from the funeral profession will be guests of honour at a new autumn conference, marking the tenth anniversary of The…
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Jul- 2017 -28 JulyCurrent Affairs
Government to ban all new diesel and petrol cars
The government is set to ban all new diesel and petrol cars from 2040, in a bid to tackle air…
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19 JulyEconomy
‘Rip-off card charges’ to be ended
‘Rip-off’ charges to use cards for purchasing will be outlawed in January, the government has said. ‘Surcharging’ is common practice…
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18 JulyCurrent Affairs
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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13 JulyCurrent Affairs
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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10 JulyCurrent Affairs
‘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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7 JulyCurrent Affairs
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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Jun- 2017 -16 JuneCurrent Affairs
“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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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
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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May- 2017 -17 MayCurrent Affairs
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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