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- 2022 -11 MarchBusiness
Distinct Cremations reassures its funeral plans are ‘safe’ amid FCA regulation
Distinct Cremations has announced it fully supports the move to make the industry FCA regulated which is set to come…
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4 MarchBusiness
Over one in five adults borrow money to cover funeral costs
Over one in five families are having to borrow money to cover their loved one’s funeral cost, with some having…
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Feb- 2022 -14 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAFD reshapes senior team as part of five-year strategy
Jon Levett, CEO of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), has launched the process of reshaping the association’s team…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryFeatures
The changing nature of funeralcare
With increasing discourse on sustainability permeating the funeral services industry, an increasing number of funeral directors are implementing methods to…
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5 JanuaryPeople
Managing director of CPJ Field awarded OBE
Jeremy Field, the managing director of CPJ Field, has been awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberLatest News
81k tonnes of CO2 released from cremations in 2020, reveals report
A recent report by the Environmental Stewardship Group (ESG) revealed that 81,406 tonnes of carbon emissions were released from cremations…
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Oct- 2021 -27 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Chancellor unveils biggest single-year rates cut in over 30 years
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…
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19 OctoberCommunity
Brookwood Cemetery celebrates second Green Flag Award
Woking’s Brookwood Cemetery, a Historic England significant heritage destination, has received the National Green Flag Award status. The award scheme,…
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Sep- 2021 -16 SeptemberBusiness
CMA confirms new funeral directors pricing rules
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced new rules which will require all UK funeral directors to make pricing…
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Jul- 2021 -6 JulyCharity
Councils failing to follow public health funeral law, investigation finds
Councils across England and Wales are reportedly failing to effectively provide public health funerals to a required degree. According to…
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