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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Apr- 2022 -12 AprilFuneral Plans
A.W. Lymn reassures pre-paid plan holders
As the funeral sector heads towards a shift in how it is regulated, East Midlands funeral director A.W. Lymn is…
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8 AprilLatest News
Distinct Cremations removes cancellation fee ahead of FCA regulations
Distinct Cremations has announced it will remove its cancellation fee completely, effective immediately, as it aims to “reassure” customers following…
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6 AprilTrade Organisations
SAIF elects Jo Parker as its new president
SAIF, the UK funeral trade association, has elected Jo Parker of Abbey Funeral Services in Tonbridge as its new president…
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Mar- 2022 -25 MarchFuneral Plans
Mulholland Funeral Directors applies to become FCA member
Mulholland Funeral Directors has announced it has submitted an application to become an FCA regulated pre-paid funeral plan provider. It…
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11 MarchBusiness
Distinct Cremations reassures its funeral plans are ‘safe’ amid FCA regulation
Distinct Cremations has announced it fully supports the move to make the industry FCA regulated which is set to come…
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Feb- 2022 -22 FebruaryLatest News
Birmingham City Council unveils £4.5m crematorium refurb plans
Birmingham City Council’s plans to improve facilities and capacity at a cemetery and crematorium in south Birmingham have been unveiled…
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2 FebruaryFeatures
How tackling climate change will shape funeral services in years to come
The year 2021 may very well be remembered as the year the world woke up to the climate crisis. As…
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Jan- 2022 -13 JanuaryPeople
Dignity appoints independent non-executive director
Dignity plc has announced the appointment of Kartina Thomson as an independent non-executive director, and she will join the board…
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Nov- 2021 -8 NovemberFuneral Plans
Golden Leaves announces new partnership with C.P.J. Field
Golden Leaves has announced it has entered a new partnership with C.P.J. Field Funeral Directors to help them through the…
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Aug- 2021 -6 AugustTrade Organisations
Dignity holds meeting to reiterate regulator support
Dignity Funeral Directors has held a meeting with a range of industry body professionals to both reiterate the group’s support…
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