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.
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Aug- 2020 -20 AugustLatest News
Carlisle hospital launches probe after wrong body buried at funeral
The North Cumbria Integrated Care Foundation NHS Trust has launched an investigation after a mistake led to a funeral service…
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13 AugustFeatures
Direct cremation: Hero or villain?
In January 2016, David Bowie set a new trend for ‘no fuss funerals’, after his family members were simply handed…
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13 AugustBusiness
CMA abandons funeral cost control plans due to pandemic impact
The CMA has revealed it has abandoned plans to introduce cost controls on the funeral industry due to the impact…
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Jul- 2020 -17 JulyTips
Funeral prices rise amid discussions on quality
In recent months, the funeral industry has been swarmed with a significant load of concerns from families of the dearly…
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9 JulyCoronavirus
West Midlands man arrested on suspicion of £495,000 furlough fraud
A West Midlands man has been arrested as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation into a suspected…
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Feb- 2020 -20 FebruaryBusiness
Quaker Social Action urges directors to sign transparent pricing pledge
Quaker Social Action has called for funeral directors to providing providing transparent pricing by signing the Fair Funerals pledge. The pledge…
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20 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Boeing’s tanks fuel new concerns, house prices on the up, Lloyds in the doldrums, hazardous chemicals a pest in poorer countries
Boeing’s faulty plane woes have worsened after ‘foreign object debris’ (FOD) was found in the fuel tanks of two ground…
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Jan- 2020 -23 JanuaryBusiness
Affertons Funeral Care re-opens after fire
Dundee-based Affertons Funeral Care has re-opened for business after suffering extensive damage after a blaze took hold in a neighbouring…
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Nov- 2019 -13 NovemberPeople
Man arrested and charged with fraud offences at Fife funeral directors
Police in Fife have arrested and charged a man in connection with alleged fraud offences following an investigation into Stevenson…
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Oct- 2019 -10 OctoberBusiness
Police investigate fraud allegations at Fife funeral directors
A Fife funeral directors is currently facing an ongoing police investigation amid claims of fraudulent activity at the business. Stevenson…
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