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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Mar- 2022 -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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Jul- 2021 -15 JulyBusiness
Golden Charter welcomes FCA funeral ruling
Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s finalised rules for the funeral planning industry published…
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12 JulyLatest News
Pre-paid funeral plan trust regulation – assessing your options
Most operators of trust-based pre-paid funeral plans will be reappraising their operations this summer, with the publication last week of…
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6 JulyFuneral Plans
FCA sets out rules for funeral plan market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced it will be introducing new high standards for the funeral plan market ahead…
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May- 2021 -27 MayTrade Organisations
SAIF appoints new executive committee member
The National Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has announced that Amanda Dalby has joined its executive committee for…
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