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Cremation form changes
The Death Management, Miscarriages of Justice Compensation, Inquiries and Coroners (DMIC) has introduced legislation to remove the cremation certificate (form… Read more > -
Introducing the Funeral Suppliers’ Association
At a meeting of the Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers’ Association (FFMA) membership held recently, it was unanimously decided to rebrand the… Read more > -
Civil Ceremonies’ 20 year celebrations
Civil Ceremonies was founded on 1 May 2002 and is now celebrating 20 years in business. At the Kettering Park… Read more > -
Changes to pre-paid funeral plan complaints
From 29 July pre-paid funeral plans will be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It is best practice to… Read more > -
Our digital future
With the UK funeral sector experiencing rapid changes in regulation, new entrants, and a market shift towards a wider choice… Read more > -
Now’s the time to pick up digital
We’ve developed our Daperless Applications service to help you navigate a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) compliant funeral plan sale with… Read more > -
Independent seeks Ukraine aid
As the war in Ukraine continues to cause heartbreak and displacement, one Independent has taken steps to address the unfolding… Read more > -
Scottish inspections set to increase
Despite the pandemic, Scotland’s Inspector of Funeral Directors carried out four introductory visits to funeral directors in 2021 according to… Read more > -
New online tools to turn to
Localfuneral.co.uk is a valuable business tool, connecting families with independent funeral directors across the UK. Since April 2021, the website… Read more > -
A fairer future for families
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a consultation on its proposed new ‘Consumer Duty’. It aims to create clearer,… Read more >