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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Jan- 2026 -2 JanuaryPeople
A.W. Lymn chairman awarded MBE in New Year Honours
Nottingham-based funeral provider A.W. Lymn has revealed that its chairman Nigel Lymn Rose has been awarded an MBE in the…
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Dec- 2025 -18 DecemberEconomy
BoE cuts interest rates to 3.75%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the level has…
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12 DecemberBusiness
Empathy expands into UK with bereavement support launch
Bereavement support company Empathy has expanded into the UK, marking its first move into the European market, as it published…
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11 DecemberFuneral Plans
A.W. Lymn calls for rethink on burial space amid Paris model
A.W. Lymn has urged ministers and local authorities to consider new approaches to the UK’s shortage of burial space, citing…
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9 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Central Co-op maps sector role in school bereavement lessons
Central Co-op has called for coordinated funeral sector support to underpin the introduction of bereavement education in schools, publishing a…
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Nov- 2025 -10 NovemberCommunity
North Northamptonshire set to approve unified cemetery rules
North Northamptonshire Council is expected to approve a new set of cemetery regulations tomorrow (Tuesday 11 November), bringing consistent rules…
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6 NovemberEconomy
BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the upcoming Budget announcement…
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Oct- 2025 -3 OctoberFuneral Plans
Four in 10 want ashes scattered overseas, survey finds
Four in 10 people in Britain would like their ashes scattered abroad, but most have made little financial preparation to…
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1 OctoberCharity Special 2025
Cancer Research: Let their legacy be a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
Set up a Cancer Research UK Tribute Page Create a personalised tribute page and join with friends and family to…
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Sep- 2025 -18 SeptemberEconomy
BoE holds interest rates at 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around the recent rise…
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