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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Dec- 2018 -6 DecemberFeatures
Death for sale: advertising funeral services
“So, these adverts are a tad edgier, and that’s deliberate,” said funeral comparison site Beyond in defence of a series…
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Oct- 2018 -11 OctoberFeatures
Respecting the hearse
A small town coming to a standstill as the funeral profession passes through is an image ingrained in British culture.…
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Sep- 2018 -10 SeptemberBusiness
Co-op slashes funeral prices to ‘beat’ competition
Co-op Funeralcare has cut the prices of its funerals as it guaranteed to “beat other providers’ funeral prices on a…
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Aug- 2018 -7 AugustCurrent Affairs
Toll bridge policy broken as hearse is stopped and charged for crossing
A toll bridge owner has said that its policy has been broken after a hearse driver was stopped at the…
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Jul- 2018 -3 JulyCurrent Affairs
Coroner Hassell to draft a new protocol
Following the High Court’s ruling that her “cab rank” protocol was “unlawful”, “discriminatory” and “irrational”, and should be quashed, senior…
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2 JulyCurrent Affairs
Co-op launches offer for those hit by unexpected £1,500 funeral bill
Co-op has launched an offer to provide financial support to families who face a shortfall on funeral costs due to…
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May- 2018 -18 MayCurrent Affairs
Chief Coroner issues new guidance after Hassell’s High Court defeat
Following coroner Mary Hassell’s defeat in the High Court, the Chief Coroner of England and Wales, Judge Mark Lucraft QC…
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7 MayCommunity
Dignity raises age of free funeral policy to under 18
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, today welcomed Dignity’s announcement to increase the age limit on its long standing policy…
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3 MayFuneral Plans
Trade professionals respond to funeral plans report
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and Dignity have responded to a new report, calling for…
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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilCurrent Affairs
High Court rules coroner Hassell’s protocol ‘unlawful’ and ‘discriminatory’
The High Court today (27 April 2018) ruled that the protocol issued by chief coroner Hassell on 30 October 2017…
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