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Westerleigh crematoria to host Father’s Day remembrance events

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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.

UKWF and Marsden respond to new Scottish crematorium regulations

The new regulation for crematoriums in Scotland, which came into effect in April, is placing…

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…

Death certificate price to treble

The price of a death certificate to increase almost threefold over the weekend across…

New cremation rules imposed in Mortonhall Crematorium aftermath

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

Established family business in Scotland joins Funeral Partners

Long-established family business Ian Brown Funeral Directors in Carstairs has become a part…

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…

A new era for funeral plans

Chris Stuart from CPS Consultancy (yourowntrust.co.uk) is a man on a mission. He is aiming…

Mystery surrounds ownership of 57,227 UK companies

Around 57,227 British companies are still not complying with new measures brought in to…

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…

AOIC welcomes government move on child funerals

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has welcomed a government announcement,…
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