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Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

A.W. Lymn appoints first memorial parks manager

A.W. Lymn appoints first memorial parks manager

Veloria Funeral Services officially opens in Burnley

Veloria Funeral Services officially opens in Burnley

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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.

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.

Law Commission considers updating centuries-old burial laws

Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the…

Budget: Increases to employers’ NI and minimum wage

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased Employers’ National Insurance contributions in a…

NAFD welcomes Fuller Inquiry call for sector’s statutory regulation

The NAFD has welcomed the Independent Inquiry into the Crimes of David Fuller’s call for the…

AW Lymn rolls out Safe Space scheme for vulnerable individuals

AW Lymn has launched a Safe Space scheme across its 28 funeral homes, which will offer a…

IFSO inspection team returns to NAFD

The four Independent Funeral Standards Organisation (IFSO) inspectors have officially…

MPs to vote on assisted dying bill in England and Wales

Labour MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater, will seek to introduce a Private Members’ Bill to…

Public health funerals are on the rise, the LGA finds

The number of public health funerals – where a person dies without family or friends able to…

AW Lymn secures council grant to extend EV charging at HQ

AW Lymn has secured a grant from Nottingham City Council, which has allowed it to…

Howe Bridge Crem to host anniversary service this September

Westerleigh Group has organised a special anniversary service for Howe Bridge Crematorium on…

Oak Hill Crematorium receives Green Flag Award

Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium in Hatfield has received a Green Flag Award for its…
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