Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice plays a key role in shaping legislation and regulation that affects the UK funeral profession, from burial and cremation law to coroner services and public health funerals. This section of Funeral Service Times brings together coverage of Ministry of Justice activity relevant to funeral directors, crematoria and cemetery managers, and sector suppliers. Reporting includes updates on policy changes, consultations, official statements, and initiatives impacting operational standards and compliance. Content is tailored to professionals seeking authoritative insight into how Ministry of Justice decisions influence the funeral, memorial, and end-of-life care sector.
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Feb- 2025 -19 FebruaryBusiness
Horsham Council finds high standards at local funeral providers
Horsham District Council has found that all funeral providers in the local area are upkeeping high standards, having completed a…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Law Commission considers updating centuries-old burial laws
Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space,…
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Apr- 2024 -8 AprilTrade Organisations
SAIF leads formal inspections of Hull premises after police case
SAIF members in Hull have launched formal inspections of premises in the wake of the police investigation into care of…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchCurrent Affairs
MoJ delays Medical Examiner System for second time
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the statutory Medical Examiner System will not come into force in the first…
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryCommunity
Stroud Council organises headstone safety testing at St Cyr’s churchyard
Stroud District Council has organised a headstone safety test at St Cyr’s churchyard and has found 71 memorials in urgent…
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Aug- 2022 -3 AugustPeople
NAFD welcomes appointment of Natalie McKail as IFSO chair
Natalie McKail, the former Inspector of Funeral Directors in Scotland, has been appointed to succeed the Rt. Hon. David Heath…
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Apr- 2021 -7 AprilCurrent Affairs
Gov praises ‘unsung heroes’ in funeral industry following CMA report
The UK government has praised the funeral industry’s “unsung heroes” following the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s investigation into the…
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Mar- 2019 -27 MarchCurrent Affairs
Coroners could be given power to investigate stillbirths
The government has launched a consultation which could see coroners in England and Wales being given the authority to investigate…
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Dec- 2018 -20 DecemberFeatures
Moors murders: Laying Pauline Reade to rest for a second time
If one mentions the names Ian Brady or Myra Hindley, chances are the majority of people will know who is…
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Mar- 2013 -6 March
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 burial space. Cemetery…
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