Legislation

UKWF and Marsden respond to new Scottish crematorium regulations

The new regulation for crematoriums in Scotland, which came into effect in April, is placing greater emphasis on weighing and…

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How is the funeral industry likely to be impacted by Brexit?

As Britain heads towards Brexit, it is certain that no industry is going to emerge unscathed from this radical divergence…

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Death certificate price to treble

The price of a death certificate to increase almost threefold over the weekend across England and Wales. The cost of…

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New cremation rules imposed in Mortonhall Crematorium aftermath

New rules state crematoriums in Scotland must hold on to cremated remains for at least four weeks following the Mortonhall…

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Established family business in Scotland joins Funeral Partners

Long-established family business Ian Brown Funeral Directors in Carstairs has become a part of Funeral Partners as the company focuses…

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Resomation: the flame-free cremation that could be coming to the UK

Resomation was developed by expert biochemist Sandy Sullivan who had an ambition to offer the public an environmentally friendly end…

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A new era for funeral plans

Chris Stuart from CPS Consultancy (yourowntrust.co.uk) is a man on a mission. He is aiming to put funeral plans back…

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Mystery surrounds ownership of 57,227 UK companies

Around 57,227 British companies are still not complying with new measures brought in to counter fraud and money laundering, according…

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Cramped underground: the alternatives to bury our dead

Space has been a problem in UK cemeteries for many years now, with some areas in big cities and small…

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AOIC welcomes government move on child funerals

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has welcomed a government announcement, which will ensure that all grieving parents can lay…

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