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- 2017 -3 AugustCurrent Affairs
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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Jul- 2017 -18 JulyCurrent Affairs
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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7 JulyCurrent Affairs
FPA releases response to Fairer Finance report
Graeme McAusland, CEO of the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA), has released a comment on the Fairer Finance report – Is the prepaid…
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7 JulyCurrent Affairs
Fairer Finance report claims unregulated funeral plans leave consumers at risk
Consumer group, Fairer Finance, in partnership with Dignity Funerals, has released a report calling for stronger regulation of the funeral planning…
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Jun- 2017 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
FPA moves to independent board structure
The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) has announced significant constitutional changes, in a move intended to give it greater independence within…
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May- 2017 -9 MayCurrent Affairs
New SAIF President Paul Bowley shares plans for 2017
Newly appointed SAIF president Paul Bowley has outlined his vision for the next 12 months – pledging to work with…
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Apr- 2017 -19 AprilLatest News
In the spotlight: Graham Williams, chairman of Funeral Planning Services Ltd.
After 29 years in the funeral planning industry, Graham Williams, chairman of Funeral Planning Services Limited, has decided to retire.…
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6 AprilCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors will work with Scottish Government to introduce regulation
Funeral directors from across Scotland have committed to work with the Scottish Government to introduce regulation to the sector. Members…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors to discuss implications of burial and cremation bill passed by Scottish Parliament
Scottish funeral directors will soon be meeting to discuss the ways in which upcoming regulation of the funeral sector may…
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9 MarchCurrent Affairs
Dignity shares take a dive
Dignity shares plummeted by 16.9 percent on Tuesday evening. The company claims this fall is due to a significant fall…
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