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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May- 2018 -3 MayFuneral Plans
Trade professionals respond to funeral plans report
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and Dignity have responded to a new report, calling for…
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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilCurrent Affairs
High Court rules coroner Hassell’s protocol ‘unlawful’ and ‘discriminatory’
The High Court today (27 April 2018) ruled that the protocol issued by chief coroner Hassell on 30 October 2017…
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20 AprilFuneral Plans
Dignity publishes White Paper calling for stronger regulation of the funeral plan sector
Dignity has set out its plan for a stronger form of regulation in the funeral plan sector with a document…
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9 AprilFeatures
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 and small…
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Feb- 2018 -9 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Brits wait till 51 to start planning their funeral
The average age Brits start to consider their own funeral is 51-years-old according to new research released today by the…
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5 FebruaryPeople
Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans
Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…
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Jan- 2018 -16 JanuaryFeatures
Eco-friendly Motoring: Driving Green
With petrol and diesel cars causing irreversible damage around the clock to our planet, the UK government is putting several…
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Nov- 2017 -17 NovemberCurrent Affairs
AOIC marks tenth anniversary with successful conference
Delegates, guests and speakers came together in late October for the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC’s) annual conference at Liverpool’s Crowne…
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Oct- 2017 -23 OctoberFeatures
Legal drugs – are you safeguarding your employees?
Suzannah Robin is an alcohol and drug safety expert at AlcoDigital (www.alcodigital.co.uk). She highlights the often-overlooked dangers of employees taking…
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Feb- 2017 -8 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Scottish Care reveals failure to plan for a ‘good death’
Scottish Care has launched a new report on Palliative and End of Life Care. It was released on 8 February at an event…
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