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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.

Councils failing to follow public health funeral law, investigation finds

Councils across England and Wales are reportedly failing to effectively provide public…

Gov praises ‘unsung heroes’ in funeral industry following CMA report

The UK government has praised the funeral industry’s “unsung heroes” following the…

CMI notes over 50,000 excess deaths in second wave

During the coronavirus pandemic, the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has noted that…

Memoria claims CMA report lacks clarity on ‘consumer detriment’

Memoria, a private memorial park and crematoria operator, has questioned the recent…

CMA report identifies issues in the funeral service sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified a “number” of issues in the…

Funeral provider hits back at Lord Field claims

Co-op Funeralcare has hit back at comments made by Lord Frank Field on last night’s (1…

Carlisle hospital launches probe after wrong body buried at funeral

The North Cumbria Integrated Care Foundation NHS Trust has launched an investigation after a…

Direct cremation: Hero or villain?

In January 2016, David Bowie set a new trend for ‘no fuss funerals’, after his family…

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…

Funeral prices rise amid discussions on quality

In recent months, the funeral industry has been swarmed with a significant load of concerns…
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