Public Awareness
Public awareness plays a critical role in shaping perceptions of death, bereavement, and funeral provision across the UK. Funeral Service Times explores initiatives that raise understanding of funeral choices, end-of-life planning, and the social importance of memorialisation. Coverage includes campaigns by industry bodies, charities, and service providers working to improve public engagement and education around deathcare. For funeral professionals, this tag highlights how awareness efforts influence consumer expectations, community relations, and policy discussions that define the sector’s public image and professional responsibilities.
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	Jul- 2023 -12 JulyCurrent Affairs
		NAFD welcomes launch of phase two into Fuller Inquiry
The National Association of Funeral Directors has welcomed the start of phase two of the Fuller Inquiry into the crimes…
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	Jun- 2019 -5 JuneTrade Organisations
		SAIF launches site to help public make ‘better funeral choices’
Independent funeral directors across the UK have developed a new consumer advice website to help the public better understand the…
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	Mar- 2018 -7 MarchFeatures
		Soapbox: AOIC
In his monthly column, the executive chairman of the Association of Independent Celebrants, Philip Spicksley, looks at the organisation’s close…
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