Regulation
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Apr- 2021 -7 AprilCurrent Affairs
Gov praises ‘unsung heroes’ in funeral industry following CMA report
The UK government has praised the funeral industry’s “unsung heroes” following the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s investigation into the…
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Feb- 2021 -5 FebruaryFuneral Plans
FPA criticises ‘burden’ of new funeral planning regulation
The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) has reacted to new legislation by the government which will begin the process of moving…
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Jan- 2021 -19 JanuaryBusiness
Golden Charter welcomes FCA regulation
Golden Charter has welcomed the passing of legislation which now empowers the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate the funeral…
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Dec- 2020 -18 DecemberPeople
Inspectors appointed to oversee Scottish funeral trade
The Scottish Government has appointed two new inspectors to oversee burial, cremation and funeral directors. Robert Swanson QPM has been…
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7 DecemberBusiness
Pure Cremation welcomes stricter prepaid regulation
Pure Cremation, the direct cremation provider, has welcomed the news that pre-paid funeral sellers will be subject to tighter scrutiny…
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2 DecemberLatest News
IFD College reveal plans for course expansion
The Independent Funeral Directors College (IFD), has revealed plans to enhance its course offering next year. According to the school,…
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Nov- 2020 -30 NovemberFuneral Plans
Gov appoints FCA to regulate pre-paid funeral plans by 2022
The Government has appointed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate the pre-paid funeral industry from the middle of 2022.…
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Oct- 2020 -27 OctoberCoronavirus
AOIC ‘angered’ by updated Covid advice
Members of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) have been left “angry and confused” after it said updated government guidance…
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Aug- 2020 -3 AugustBusiness
Golden Leaves shortlisted for 2020 ‘Business of the Year’ award
Independent funeral plan provider, Golden Leaves, has been shortlisted for ‘Business of the Year’ at the SME National Business of…
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Jul- 2020 -17 JulyTips
Funeral prices rise amid discussions on quality
In recent months, the funeral industry has been swarmed with a significant load of concerns from families of the dearly…
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