Regulation
Regulation is a defining element of professional practice in the UK funeral sector, governing areas such as pricing transparency, cremation and burial procedures, environmental standards, consumer protection, and industry conduct. Funeral Service Times offers comprehensive coverage of regulatory developments affecting funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, pre-paid plan providers, and other service professionals. Content includes analysis of new rules, enforcement updates, compliance obligations, and the evolving roles of regulators—supporting professionals in staying informed, accountable, and aligned with best practice.
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Aug- 2025 -18 AugustFuneral Plans
Prepaid funeral plan sales surpass 100,000 in record H1 of 2025
The UK’s prepaid funeral planning sector has reported record sales in the first half of 2025, with more than 100,000…
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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyBusiness
ICCM backs regulation after David Fuller inquiry report
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has backed calls for independent regulation of mortuary and post-mortem practices following…
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May- 2025 -27 MayBusiness
Sandy Close Funeral Services joins Funeral Partners
Family-run Sandy Close Funeral Services on Shankill Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has officially joined the Funeral Partners network. Founder…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilBusiness
Funeral Partners acquires Gibson’s Funeral Services
Funeral Partners has announced that Gibson’s Funeral Services in County Durham, has joined its network. The family business dates as…
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8 AprilPeople
SAIF names Ross Hickton as new president
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has announced the appointment of Hickton Family Funeral Directors’ managing…
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Mar- 2025 -18 MarchBusiness
A.W. Lymn launches ‘regulated’ celebrant list
East Midlands-based funeral directors, A.W. Lymn, has launched its first “regulated” celebrant list to ensure best practice and quality across…
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11 MarchBusiness
Variety Funerals achieves FCA authorisation
Variety Funerals has announced that it has achieved authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), making it the…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryBusiness Bites
What to know about the new Scottish funeral regulations
The end-of-life sector in Scotland is a few weeks away from a huge step-change. On March 1, a new funeral…
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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberBusiness
M Rushton Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners network
Southport-based M Rushton Funeral Directors has officially joined the Funeral Partners network. The funeral provider was founded in 2016 by…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Law Commission considers updating centuries-old burial laws
Old graves could be reused, and closed burial grounds could be reopened to help manage the shortage of burial space,…
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