Policy

Regulatory scrutiny of the funeral market

Both HM Treasury and the CMA are currently investigating the funerals sector. HMT has been looking into the pre-paid funerals…

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Bath University to host conference on death, dying and disposal

Over 250 academics, policy-makers and practitioners will come together at the University of Bath in early September for the 14th…

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Renfrewshire Council launches new Respectful Funeral Service

Communities in Renfrewshire will be supported with the cost of a loved one’s funeral, thanks to a new service from…

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Aston Lark Discusses: Cyber Risks

Hello, I’m Matt, taking over from Colin this month to write about cyber risks. This is one of the largest systematic…

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Natural burial microchip firm ASSETtrac celebrates 20 years

Natural burial ground microchip software company ASSETtrac is celebrating 20 years since it entered the funeral trade with its grave…

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AOIC responds to £200 cremation fine

The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has made a statement after two grieving sisters were fined £200 by the Grimsby…

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Aston Lark discusses: employee benefits

Hello, My name is Alison and I’m the business development director for Aston Lark’s Employee Benefits division. I’m taking over…

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Golden Leaves appoints Tom Kiedrowski to board

Funeral plan provider, Golden Leaves, has appointed Tom Kiedrowski to its board of trustees. Kiedrowski, who has more than 21…

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Aston Lark discusses: Why use an insurance broker?

Hello, I’m taking over from Colin this month to discuss the insurance needs of individuals, rather than businesses. I started…

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Aston Lark discusses: Contents insurance

As you may have seen in the news in the last few weeks, the devastating fire at a self-storage facility…

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