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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Oct- 2016 -28 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Douch Family Funeral Directors signs Fair Funeral Pledge
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have signed the Fair Funeral Pledge – and published their prices. The scheme encourages funeral…
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Sep- 2016 -16 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
52% give ‘no thought’ to funeral plans
Only a minority of people are making proper financial arrangements for their funeral, according to new figures from the Funeral…
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Jul- 2016 -29 JulyCurrent Affairs
NCPC backs NICE standards for MND care
The National Council for Palliative Care has released a statement welcoming the new NICE quality standard for the assessment and…
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26 JulyCurrent Affairs
NatWest and RBS could introduce charges for businesses
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which owns NatWest, has said small businesses could be forced to pay charges on credit balances…
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22 JulyCurrent Affairs
Child Funeral Charity Seminar highlights the importance of choice
The annual Child Funeral Charity Seminar, held at Greenacres Chiltern in July, attracted a wide range of speakers and delegates. The…
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14 JulyCurrent Affairs
Dorset Funeral Plan available to buy online
The award-winning Dorset Funeral Plan is now available to buy medications online. A new dedicated website is helping its creators…
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11 JulyCurrent Affairs
National Living Wage cut profits rather than jobs
Instead of cutting jobs, employers responded to the National Living Wage(NLW) by raising prices or reducing profits, according to a…
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8 JulyCurrent Affairs
Response to proposals to changes of Cremation Regulations
The Coroners, Burials, Cremations and Inquiries Policy Team has published a response to its Consultation on cremation following recent inquiries…
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Jun- 2016 -2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Jewellery stolen at York funeral directors
Jewellery from deceased people has been stolen during a theft at a York funeral directors. Thieves took off with a…
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May- 2016 -20 MayCurrent Affairs
NCPC response to Hospice UK report into end of life care priorities
The National Council for Palliative Care has released a response to Hospice UK’s report, which found that 57 percent of Health…
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