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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Aug- 2019 -14 AugustFuneral Plans
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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Jul- 2019 -10 JulyFeatures
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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9 JulyBusiness
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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1 JulyCurrent Affairs
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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May- 2019 -9 MayFeatures
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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1 MayBusiness
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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Mar- 2019 -21 MarchFeatures
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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14 MarchFeatures
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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7 MarchFeatures
Aston Lark discusses: GAP Insurance
It has historically been a very busy time for upgrading of motor fleets and for anyone going through this process…
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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Co-op expresses concern to prime minister over Children’s Funeral Fund
Leaders at Co-op Funeralcare have written to the prime minister to address the company’s “concern” over what it calls “a…
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