Quaker Social Action
Quaker Social Action is a charity working to address social and economic issues, including support for people struggling with funeral costs through its Down to Earth service. This section of Funeral Service Times features coverage of Quaker Social Action’s work within the funeral profession, including advocacy on funeral affordability, community initiatives, policy engagement, and partnerships with industry stakeholders. Reporting also covers campaign updates, practical guidance, and sector collaborations aimed at promoting fair access to dignified funerals. Content is tailored to professionals interested in the intersection of social impact, policy, and funeral care.
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Jul- 2021 -6 JulyCharity
Councils failing to follow public health funeral law, investigation finds
Councils across England and Wales are reportedly failing to effectively provide public health funerals to a required degree. According to…
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Feb- 2020 -20 FebruaryBusiness
Quaker Social Action urges directors to sign transparent pricing pledge
Quaker Social Action has called for funeral directors to providing providing transparent pricing by signing the Fair Funerals pledge. The pledge…
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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Funerals market study updated
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its responses from professionals in the funeral trade, as part of its…
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Nov- 2016 -3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Prime Minister rejects plea for financial support to grieving parents
Theresa May has rejected Labour’s plea to lift the financial burden on grieving parents. The Quaker Social Action, an organisation…
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Oct- 2016 -28 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Douch Family Funeral Directors signs Fair Funeral Pledge
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have signed the Fair Funeral Pledge – and published their prices. The scheme encourages funeral…
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19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
SAIF responds to the Royal London National Funeral Cost Index Report 2016
Terry Tennens, chief executive of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), which represents 870 independent funeral…
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Jul- 2016 -4 JulyCurrent Affairs
Co-op backs campaign to tackle rising funeral costs
Co-op Funeralcare are the first to sign up to the new enhanced Fair Funerals pledge by improving the way…
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Mar- 2016 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
MPs call for reform to tackle funeral poverty
Benefits for bereaved people could undergo a serious reform on the recommendation of MPs to The Work and Pensions Select Committee.…
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3 MarchCurrent Affairs
Tamworth Co-op signs Fair Funerals Pledge
Tamworth Co-operative Society has signed the Fair Funerals pledge. The funeral directors aims to demonstrate its commitment to providing a…
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Dec- 2012 -6 December
QSA wins Guardian award for east London charity work
The Quaker Social Action (QSA) has won the Guardian Charity Award for its work against funeral poverty in east London.…
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