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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Jun- 2016 -27 JuneCurrent Affairs
‘Unethical’ practices at crematorium
“Unethical and abhorrent practices” have been highlighted in a report at Aberdeen Crematorium, where babies were cremated with unrelated and…
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May- 2016 -27 MayCurrent Affairs
Proposed changes to the death certification process in England and Wales
The Department of Health has been seeking views on proposed changes to the death certification process in England and Wales.…
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Oct- 2013 -10 October
Ashes seized from funeral home amid fraud allegations
Human ashes have been seized by Greater Manchester police after it raided a funeral home following a fraud investigation. The…
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Feb- 2013 -11 February
Staff sacked following body mix-up cremation
A funeral home has launched an enquiry and sacked two members of staff after it emerged that a body mix-up…
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Jan- 2013 -23 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
‘Paupers’ funerals’ reach record levels in Leeds
The number of public health funerals in one of the UK’s biggest cities has risen to record levels over the…
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Nov- 2012 -12 NovemberTrade Organisations
APPCC issues warning to horse owners in wake of court case ruling
The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) has issued a stark warning to horse owners after a fraudulent…
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Mar- 2012 -6 MarchPeople
Apology issued for using wrong coffin at Loughborough funeral
A funeral director and crematorium have both apologised to a family after the wrong coffin was used in a funeral…
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