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- 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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Jan- 2014 -29 January
55% of Social Fund Funeral Payments fall short
The Department for Work and Pensions’ Social Fund Funeral Payment system “lacks coherence in terms of both the process of…
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Mar- 2013 -19 March
Business confidence in local councils low, research suggests
Small firms are finding it difficult to get enthused by the Local Government Finance Act because of doubts surrounding the…
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6 March
Reuse of graves in Suffolk “needed” say experts
Experts have called for the reuse of graves in Suffolk to prevent the county running out of burial space. Cemetery…
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