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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Dec- 2016 -13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral plans must be regulated warns MP
Prepaid funeral plans should be bound by the same rules as other financial services, according to Neil Gray MP. Currently…
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Nov- 2016 -30 NovemberEvents
Funeral director shortlisted for NatWest everywoman Awards
Jo Loveridge of Albany Funerals from Maidstone as been shortlisted for a national award. 22 women are this year’s finalists in…
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Sep- 2016 -8 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
NAFD appoints Mandie Lavin as Chief Executive Officer
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has appointed qualified nurse and barrister Mandie Lavin as its Chief Executive Officer.…
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Jul- 2016 -8 JulyCurrent Affairs
Response to proposals to changes of Cremation Regulations
The Coroners, Burials, Cremations and Inquiries Policy Team has published a response to its Consultation on cremation following recent inquiries…
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Jun- 2016 -27 JuneCurrent Affairs
‘Unethical’ practices at crematorium
“Unethical and abhorrent practices” have been highlighted in a report at Aberdeen Crematorium, where babies were cremated with unrelated and…
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Jan- 2013 -2 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
UK IFAs now required to offer later life advice
Independent financial advisors (IFA) are now required by a new regulation requirement to offer later life advice to their clients…
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