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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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneLatest News
BoE holds interest rates for 7th consecutive month
Interest rates have remained unchanged at 5.25% for the seventh consecutive month, the Bank of England has announced. The bank’s…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchCurrent Affairs
MoJ delays Medical Examiner System for second time
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the statutory Medical Examiner System will not come into force in the first…
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Feb- 2024 -5 FebruaryCommunity
Caerphilly Council experiences rise in cemetery incidents
Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued a reminder of its “long-established” cemetery regulations, after it saw a rise in incidents…
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryFeatures
A funeral home’s experience following Safe Hands’ collapse
When did you first hear about Safe Hands’ collapse and what was your reaction to Jennifer Ashe and Son honouring…
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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Atlantic View Crematorium plans halted by High Court
Plans for the Atlantic View Crematorium in North Cornwall, which would have been one of the largest crematoria in the…
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Sep- 2023 -21 SeptemberLatest News
Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25%
Following 14 straight rate rises, the Bank of England (BoE) has kept interest rates unchanged at 5.25%. At its latest…
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Aug- 2023 -3 AugustLatest News
BoE raises interest rates to 5.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 14th consecutive time to 5.25% in a bid to…
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneEconomy
BoE raises interest rate to 15-year high
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time to 5%, the highest level in…
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6 JuneCommunity
Sheffield General Cemetery completes £3m four-year conservation
Sheffield General Cemetery has reopened following the conclusion of its £3m four-year conservation and repair programme that had been carried…
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Apr- 2023 -19 AprilCommunity
Policy report touts need for grief education in curriculum
A new policy report has been published which demonstrates the need to integrate grief education into the statutory curriculum in…
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