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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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Legislation

Legislation shapes every aspect of the UK funeral profession, from burial and cremation procedures to health and safety, environmental standards, licensing, and consumer rights. Keeping up with statutory changes is essential for funeral directors, crematoria managers, cemeteries, and associated service providers to ensure compliant and professional operations. Funeral Service Times provides detailed coverage of funeral-related legislation, including new Acts, amendments, devolved government laws, and statutory guidance—helping professionals navigate legal responsibilities and maintain high standards across service delivery.

Legislation

Legislation shapes every aspect of the UK funeral profession, from burial and cremation procedures to health and safety, environmental standards, licensing, and consumer rights. Keeping up with statutory changes is essential for funeral directors, crematoria managers, cemeteries, and associated service providers to ensure compliant and professional operations. Funeral Service Times provides detailed coverage of funeral-related legislation, including new Acts, amendments, devolved government laws, and statutory guidance—helping professionals navigate legal responsibilities and maintain high standards across service delivery.

Kinghorn organisation to open Fife’s first natural burial ground

The land was previously used as a leather tannery and has been managed since 2015 to…

Law Commission proposes new safeguards for reuse of old graves

Further reforms address the hundreds of thousands of uncollected ashes held by funeral…

Douch Family backs water cremation legislation in England

Traditional cremators were removed from Poole Crematorium six years ago and have not been replaced

Dumfries and Galloway introduces new rules for burial rights

Council officials have updated lair certificates and administrative systems to reflect the…

SAIF welcomes legalisation of water cremation in Scotland

While the legislation takes effect next month, it will take time for facilities to become…

SAIF backs Scottish legislation to allow water cremation

The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed the Scottish…

Funeral directors convicted after families misled on cremations

The operators of Elkin and Bell Funeral Directors have been convicted of multiple offences…

EoE Co-op unveils digital system to streamline funeral operations

East of England Co-op Funeral Services has completed a company-wide rollout of a digital…

Witton Cemetery wins gold at national Cemetery of the Year Awards

Witton Cemetery in Northwich has received a gold award in the Parish, Town and Community…

Assisted dying bill prompts more open talk about funeral planning

Public debate around the assisted dying bill has encouraged about 21 million adults – 39% of…
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