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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Mar- 2016 -18 MarchCurrent Affairs
Small business confidence at lowest level in three years
A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown small business confidence was at the lowest level…
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16 MarchCurrent Affairs
FSB welcomes changes to Small Business Rates Relief
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has responded to the announcements made in Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget speech on March…
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16 MarchCurrent Affairs
Business rates relief “doubled permanently”
Business rates relief for small businesses will “more than double” during the next budget period. The Chancellor, George Osborne, announced that…
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3 MarchCurrent Affairs
Tamworth Co-op signs Fair Funerals Pledge
Tamworth Co-operative Society has signed the Fair Funerals pledge. The funeral directors aims to demonstrate its commitment to providing a…
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1 MarchCurrent Affairs
NatWest extends support for SMEs by scrapping lending fees
NatWest has increased its support for SMEs by eliminating both set up and early repayment fees on its loans for…
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Feb- 2016 -22 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Will the EU referendum impact on your business?
The UK will vote on whether to remain in the EU on June 23 2016, announced Prime Minister David Cameron.…
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1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Bill to modernise the Scottish burial and cremation sector ‘lacks ambition’
Plans to create a modern burial and cremation sector in Scotland have been branded as lacking ‘detail and ambition’, according…
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Jul- 2015 -17 July
Cookie Policy for Funeral Service Times
What Are Cookies? As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files…
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May- 2015 -12 MayPeople
In memory of Andrew Harvey
Andrew Harvey sadly passed away this spring. He was a highly influential, gentlemanly member of the funeral profession who will…
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Mar- 2015 -6 March
Rebrand for South Essex Insurance Brokers
South Essex Insurance Brokers is now known as SEIB Insurance Brokers. The company has launched its new name, logo and…
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