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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Apr- 2024 -8 AprilTrade Organisations
SAIF leads formal inspections of Hull premises after police case
SAIF members in Hull have launched formal inspections of premises in the wake of the police investigation into care of…
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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchPeople
Scottish independent funeral director elected as SAIF president
Declan Maguire, director of Glasgow-based Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors, has been elected president of SAIF, the UK’s largest trade association…
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14 MarchCurrent Affairs
MoJ delays Medical Examiner System for second time
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the statutory Medical Examiner System will not come into force in the first…
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13 MarchLatest News
Police retrieve 34 bodies from Hull funeral home
Humberside Police has retrieved 34 bodies along with ashes from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors on Hessle Road in Hull over…
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13 MarchBusiness
Inverness Crematorium receives positive annual report
Inverness Crematorium has received a positive annual report after the Scottish Government’s annual inspection of burial grounds and cremations authorities…
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6 MarchLatest News
Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance, falling from 10% to 8% from 6 April,…
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Feb- 2024 -27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Scottish govt approves code of practice for funeral directors
The Scottish government has approved an official statutory code of practice for funeral directors, signalling the first major step in…
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19 FebruaryLatest News
Protect you, your employees and your kit
Safety is of paramount importance. Alright, it may be a secondary thought when exploring engraving machines and extractors, but the…
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14 FebruaryEconomy
Distinct Cremations welcomes CMA efforts to keep sector prices low
Distinct Cremations has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority’s efforts to keep funeral costs low for the benefit of bereaved…
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Jan- 2024 -5 JanuaryFuneral Plans
Roselawn Crematorium receives updated guidance from DAERA
Roselawn Crematorium in Belfast has received an updated guidance framework from Stormont’s Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)…
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