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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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Investigation

Investigations involving funeral services may arise from regulatory breaches, complaints, coronial processes, or media scrutiny, all of which can affect sector standards, public trust, and operational practice. These cases highlight the importance of compliance, transparency, and ethical conduct across the profession. Funeral Service Times reports on investigations impacting funeral directors, crematoria, suppliers, and associated services—covering regulatory findings, inquests, disciplinary action, and governance issues. Coverage supports professionals in understanding risks, safeguarding reputation, and upholding public confidence in the sector.

Investigation

Investigations involving funeral services may arise from regulatory breaches, complaints, coronial processes, or media scrutiny, all of which can affect sector standards, public trust, and operational practice. These cases highlight the importance of compliance, transparency, and ethical conduct across the profession. Funeral Service Times reports on investigations impacting funeral directors, crematoria, suppliers, and associated services—covering regulatory findings, inquests, disciplinary action, and governance issues. Coverage supports professionals in understanding risks, safeguarding reputation, and upholding public confidence in the sector.

Safe Hands falls into administration

Safe Hands has collapsed into administration after a period of “severe financial…

The funeral market: state of play in 2022

BCP Council closes Christchurch Cemetery due to record errors

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has had to immediately close Christchurch…

Highest third-quarter mortality since 2010, says CMI

The third quarter of 2022 has seen the highest third-quarter mortality rate since 2010,…

CMI notes return of excess deaths in Q2

The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has found that mortality in the second quarter…

Q1 mortality below pre-pandemic levels, CMI finds 

Mortality in the first quarter of 2022 was slightly lower than in the first quarters of 2019…

NAFD reshapes senior team as part of five-year strategy

Jon Levett, CEO of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), has launched the…

Former funeral director jailed for defrauding grieving victims

CMA confirms new funeral directors pricing rules

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced new rules which will require all…
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