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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Jan- 2013 -23 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
‘Paupers’ funerals’ reach record levels in Leeds
The number of public health funerals in one of the UK’s biggest cities has risen to record levels over the…
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18 January
Memorial service held for Ned Kelly
Descendants of Australian outlaw Ned Kelly have commemorated him at a memorial service, 133 years after he was hanged for…
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Dec- 2012 -14 December
94-year-old Japanese man cashes funeral fund to run in election
A Japanese nonagenarian has cashed in his funeral savings to use as an election deposit while running in the Japanese…
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Nov- 2012 -19 NovemberEconomy
BRC survey reveals shop occupancy rates at worst since records began
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that levels of high street occupancy are at the worst since records began.…
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Oct- 2012 -4 October
UK economy ‘returns to growth’
According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter. Based…
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Jul- 2012 -10 JulyCurrent Affairs
Eco-initiative causes cremation delays
Bereaved families are facing delays in cremation arrangements because of the installation of pollution-reducing filters. Filters, which can cut mercury…
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5 July
Golden Charter announce new chairman
Glasgow-based pre-planning funeral company Golden Charter has named solicitor Magnus Swanson as its chairman. Swanson, a former New York attorney…
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May- 2012 -15 May
Air ambulance ‘cheques in’ to Harwood Park Crematorium
The Hertfordshire Air Ambulance made a flying visit to Harwood Park Crematorium to pick up a cheque for over £6,500.…
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1 MayCurrent Affairs
Parliamentarians discuss funeral issues
At the latest All Party Parliamentary Funerals and Bereavement Group meeting in Westminster, one of the key topics under discussion…
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Mar- 2012 -22 MarchEconomy
BUDGET 2012: FSB welcomes Osborne’s measures but highlights ‘missing link’
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget speech, but remains concerned about some weaknesses in the…
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