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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Sep- 2019 -18 SeptemberBusiness
Black Country funeral director in Parliamentary business review
Funeral director H Porter and Sons has appeared in the 2019 Parliamentary Review, a business publication that celebrates innovation and…
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5 SeptemberFeatures
Regulatory scrutiny of the funeral market
Both HM Treasury and the CMA are currently investigating the funerals sector. HMT has been looking into the pre-paid funerals…
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Jun- 2019 -27 JuneCurrent Affairs
Former priest avoids jail over funeral fraud
Former priest Andrew Hawthorne has been given a two year suspended sentence for fraud in relation to funeral fees which…
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Apr- 2019 -17 AprilCurrent Affairs
Funeral plan firm fined for making 52,000 nuisance calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged people to support their elderly relatives or neighbours if they are receiving nuisance…
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4 AprilFeatures
Aston Lark discusses: Staff training and record-keeping
Hello, I hope you enjoyed reading my colleague Nick’s article last month on the benefits of purchasing your home and…
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4 AprilTrade Organisations
Scottish funeral director takes presidential chain at SAIF
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) is to be headed by a Scottish funeral director for…
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Mar- 2019 -28 MarchCurrent Affairs
CMA launches funerals market investigation
Following publication of its interim report in November 2018, the CMA consulted on whether to progress to a market investigation.…
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21 MarchFeatures
Proven ways for funeral homes to save energy
Operating a funeral home is an energy-intensive undertaking. But through behavioural and procedural changes, your funeral home can reduce its…
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Feb- 2019 -6 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Highgate Cemetery’s Karl Marx monument ‘mindlessly vandalised’
The Karl Marx monument, located in London’s Highgate Cemetery has been “mindlessly vandalised” according to a spokesperson at the cemetery.…
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Dec- 2018 -5 DecemberBusiness
Funeral firms ‘took advantage of grief’, says Co-op boss
Co-op CEO Steve Murrells has claimed funeral firms “took advantage of grief” during a period in which price wasn’t an…
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