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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Mar- 2023 -17 MarchTrade Organisations
New bill to return remote death registering in England and Wales
The government’s Data Protection and Digital Information bill has been published and it includes provision for deaths to be registered…
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16 MarchTrade Organisations
Govt considers adding bereavement education to national curriculum
The NAFD’s campaign to add proactive teaching about loss and bereavement in schools has taken “another huge step forward” this…
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15 MarchEconomy
Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%
Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a…
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Feb- 2023 -27 FebruaryFuneral Plans
William Purves urges govt to legalise greener funeral options
William Purves funeral directors has urged the government to invest in and legalise greener cremation options as burial and flame…
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10 FebruaryFuneral Plans
Bereavement Benefits to extend support to unmarried parents
Bereavement Benefits is expected to soon ensure cohabiting parents of dependent children who are not married or in a civil…
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Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryPeople
NAFD appoints new chief executive
The Nation Association of Funeral Directors’ governing board has announced the appointment of Andrew Judd to be the association’s new…
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Dec- 2022 -14 DecemberEvents
BCP Council closes Christchurch Cemetery due to record errors
The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has had to immediately close Christchurch Cemetery due to missing information from the location’s…
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1 DecemberPeople
A.W. Lymn appoints new director
Midlands-based family funeral director A.W. Lymn has announced the appointment of the current company secretary Chloe Lymn Rose to the…
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Nov- 2022 -17 NovemberEconomy
Chancellor freezes tax thresholds in Autumn statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a raft of measures to help “stabilise” the UK economy and reduce inflation, with tax…
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11 NovemberBusiness
Mansfield Council launches scheme to help families facing funeral costs
Mansfield District Council has revealed it is set to take action to try to overcome funeral poverty and make funerals…
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