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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.

New death certification reforms cause funeral delays, SAIF finds

Funerals are experiencing “significant” delays in most areas across England and Wales as a…

WEC proposes bereavement leave for early miscarriages

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has declared its intent to introduce amendments to…

MPs to vote on assisted dying bill in England and Wales

Labour MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater, will seek to introduce a Private Members’ Bill to…

Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech

The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the…

Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance, falling from…

SunLife’s Cost of Dying Report is in – but is it accurate?

The latest Cost of Dying Report by SunLife, which diligently covered the whole 2023 calendar…

A funeral home’s experience following Safe Hands’ collapse

When did you first hear about Safe Hands’ collapse and what was your reaction to Jennifer…

Southend crematorium undergoes ‘future-proof’ refurb

Southend Crematorium has started refurbishment works to ‘future-proof’ the site.

A.W. Lymn appoints new director

Midlands-based family funeral director A.W. Lymn has announced the appointment of the…

How tackling climate change will shape funeral services in years to come

The year 2021 may very well be remembered as the year the world woke up to the climate…
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