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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Jan- 2018 -10 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Funeral company fined for dumping waste
A funeral company has been fined for dumping potentially toxic waste, claiming it was for a bonfire. Muslim Funeral Services…
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Nov- 2017 -6 NovemberCurrent Affairs
DWP ‘ignores calls to raise funeral fund’, claims campaign
The government will not be raising the funeral fund to cover the mounting costs of a funeral. The worry is…
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Oct- 2017 -6 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Man jailed for burial plot fraud
A man who fraudulently sold burial plots at an Edinburgh cemetery has been found guilty. William Henderson, 45, was employed…
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Jun- 2017 -16 JuneCurrent Affairs
“Deeply troubling” increase in deaths on Scotland’s roads
Transport Scotland has released provisional headline figures for road casualties reported to the police in Scotland in 2016. They show…
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May- 2017 -3 MayCurrent Affairs
First ever Inspector of Funeral Directors announced
The Scottish Government has appointed Scotland’s first ever Inspector of Funeral Directors. Natalie McKail, who will take up post in…
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Mar- 2017 -13 MarchCurrent Affairs
Flower pot at palace turns out to be a Roman coffin
An ancient Roman sarcophagus, which had been used as a water feature and a flowerpot at Blenheim Palace for…
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Feb- 2017 -1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Warnings after ‘sham charity appeals’
An alert has been issued to warn the public of ‘sham charity appeals’. The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of…
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Dec- 2016 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral director is the face of road safety campaign
David McGowan made headlines in May 2016 when he and a team of people transported a Boeing 767 plane from…
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13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Police appeal following burglary
The police are appealing for witnesses following a recent burglary at a Scarborough funeral home. North Yorkshire Police are asking…
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Aug- 2016 -12 AugustCurrent Affairs
Decrease in unexplained infant deaths
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released information on the number of unexplained infant deaths in 2014. It refers to…
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