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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.

Legal drugs – are you safeguarding your employees?

Suzannah Robin is an alcohol and drug safety expert at AlcoDigital (www.alcodigital.co.uk).…

New law provides grieving parents with more leave

Employees who have suffered the death of a child will benefit from significant new paid…

BIFD becomes a Government approved CPD Provider

The British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) has become a government approved CPD…

Funeral directors to discuss implications of burial and cremation bill passed by Scottish Parliament

Scottish funeral directors will soon be meeting to discuss the ways in which upcoming…

Dates announced for Cremation and Burial Communication and Education (CBCE) 2016 event

This year’s Cremation and Burial Communication and Education (CBCE) 2016 event will take…

Bill to modernise the Scottish burial and cremation sector ‘lacks ambition’

Plans to create a modern burial and cremation sector in Scotland have been branded as…

Budget could spark changes in the funeral industry

On July 8, the Government unveiled the first purely Conservative Budget for 19 years.…

Ashes dating back 40 years yet to be claimed

Unclaimed remains dating back to 1971 have been left in two funeral homes for decades, it…

Reuse of graves in Suffolk “needed” say experts

Experts have called for the reuse of graves in Suffolk to prevent the county running out of…

Eco-initiative causes cremation delays

Bereaved families are facing delays in cremation arrangements because of the installation of…
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