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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Jun- 2016 -24 JuneCurrent Affairs
Fair Funerals Campaign responds to Government on funeral poverty
The Government has responded to the recommendations made by a cross-party committee of MPs on the system of support they…
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13 JuneCurrent Affairs
Small businesses receiving the brunt of cyber crime
A new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that small firms are unfairly carrying the cost…
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May- 2016 -20 MayCurrent Affairs
NCPC response to Hospice UK report into end of life care priorities
The National Council for Palliative Care has released a response to Hospice UK’s report, which found that 57 percent of Health…
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19 MayCurrent Affairs
Four days a month spent battling red tape
Over half of small business owners claim their company’s growth is stunted by the time they have to dedicate…
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9 MayCurrent Affairs
NCPC says end of life care inequalities unacceptable
The National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) has stated that the inequalities in end of life care shown in the…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
New SAIF chief executive announced
Terry Tennens has been appointed as the new full time chief executive of SAIF (the National Society of Allied and…
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Mar- 2016 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
MPs call for reform to tackle funeral poverty
Benefits for bereaved people could undergo a serious reform on the recommendation of MPs to The Work and Pensions Select Committee.…
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30 MarchEvents
Dates announced for Cremation and Burial Communication and Education (CBCE) 2016 event
This year’s Cremation and Burial Communication and Education (CBCE) 2016 event will take place at The Holiday Inn, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon on…
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11 MarchCurrent Affairs
Reforms proposed to death certification process
Yesterday, the Department of Health launched a consultation on its proposed reforms to the death certification process. The suggested changes…
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Feb- 2016 -1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Bill to modernise the Scottish burial and cremation sector ‘lacks ambition’
Plans to create a modern burial and cremation sector in Scotland have been branded as lacking ‘detail and ambition’, according…
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