Policy
Policy developments shape the legal, operational, and ethical landscape of the UK funeral profession, influencing everything from pricing transparency and environmental standards to licensing and bereavement care. Funeral Service Times provides expert coverage of policy issues affecting funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, and related service providers, including government consultations, sector regulation, guidance from professional bodies, and public health directives. Reporting supports professionals in understanding, anticipating, and responding to changes in policy that impact the delivery of funeral services across the UK.
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Sep- 2025 -4 SeptemberCharity
Bramcote Crematorium donates £12,500 to local charities
Broxtowe Borough Council has revealed that Bramcote Crematorium has donated £12,500 to two local charities through a recycling scheme that…
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Aug- 2025 -7 AugustEconomy
BoE cuts interest rates to 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4%, down from the previous rate of 4.25%, marking the…
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Jul- 2025 -24 JulyCommunity
A.W. Lymn calls for reform on ‘red tape’ faced by Roma families
East Midlands funeral provider A.W. Lymn has called for greater institutional support for Roma and Traveller communities, citing difficulties families…
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May- 2025 -8 MayLatest News
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4.25%, down from the previous rate of 4.5%, marking the…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilCommunity
University of Bristol debuts The Grief Centre
The Centre for Grief Research and Community Engagement at the University of Bristol was officially launched yesterday (24 April) with…
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Mar- 2025 -20 MarchEconomy
BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.5%, having cut the rate last month to…
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Feb- 2025 -6 FebruaryEconomy
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level since June…
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3 FebruaryBusiness
Leverton and Sons wins gold Greener Globe Funeral Standard award
Leverton and Sons has attained a gold award from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard scheme for its efforts in making…
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Jan- 2025 -17 JanuaryFuneral Plans
Lea Fields Crem achieves bronze funeral standard award
Lea Fields Crematorium has received a bronze award from the Greener Globe Funeral Standard, as the facility has taken steps…
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9 JanuaryPeople
Over half of UK workforce unaware of bereavement leave policies
Some 55% of UK employees know little or nothing about their employer’s bereavement leave policy, according to a recent Ipsos…
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