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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.

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Soapbox: Prepayment plans and the wholesale funeral

There is actually no such thing as a wholesale cost for a funeral, it’s just a term adopted…

BDO calls for providers to take action ahead of pre-paid shake-up

Providers of pre-paid funeral plans “now have just months to prepare for a fundamental…

FPA criticises ‘burden’ of new funeral planning regulation

The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) has reacted to new legislation by the government which…

Golden Charter welcomes FCA regulation

Golden Charter has welcomed the passing of legislation which now empowers the Financial…

Gov appoints FCA to regulate pre-paid funeral plans by 2022

The Government has appointed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate the pre-paid…

Hotel owner banned for holding 200-person funeral wake

A hotel manager has been fined £10,000 after breaching Covid-19 regulations by hosting a…

How has Covid-19 affected the management of funerals

The grieving process, for both formal and informal rituals, is necessary steps in the…

How crematoria have responded to the Covid-19 crisis

In a matter of a few weeks, cremation funerals have changed more than during all of my 37…

Coping with grief remotely during COVID-19

Coping with grief and the loss of a loved one is incredibly difficult under any…
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