Regulation

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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Dignity publishes White Paper calling for stronger regulation of the funeral plan sector

Dignity has set out its plan for a stronger form of regulation in the funeral plan sector with a document…

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Cramped underground: the alternatives to bury our dead

Space has been a problem in UK cemeteries for many years now, with some areas in big cities and small…

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Growing consumer trust in the funeral planning industry

As we continue supporting the growing funeral planning industry by providing robust regulation, our thoughts are also turning to how…

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90% of small firms not prepared for new data regulation

Over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations…

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NAFD CEO ‘no longer employed by the association’

The NAFD CEO Mandie Lavin is ‘no longer employed by the association’, according to a letter sent to members on…

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Give way to The Plume

Created as a respectful marker for cars that are part of the funeral procession, The Plume gives the cortège a…

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The Association of Independent Celebrants marks its tenth anniversary

Dignitaries from the funeral profession will be guests of honour at a new autumn conference, marking the tenth anniversary of The…

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Dignity sees profits soar

Dignity has seen underlying operating profits increase by seven percent to £59.5 million. The company has said that the reason…

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AOIC boss shares his views on regulation

Funeral sector chiefs will meet later this year to discuss regulation, including the work of professional Celebrants. The issue had…

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