Tag Archive: Government
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Inspector of Funeral Directors: building relationships
The word “unique” – like sterling – has been somewhat devalued. So when Natalie McKail says she has taken on… Read more >
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Profession speaks as one on new regulations
Funeral directors came together to give their views on planned Scottish regulations at a meeting held in Stirling on 1… Read more >
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Inspector of Funeral Directors appointed
The Scottish Government has appointed Natalie McKail as Scotland’s first ever Inspector of Funeral Directors. Ms McKail will take up… Read more >
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Politics across the UK
New bereavement payment Northern Ireland launched its new bereavement payment this month, and the Department of Communities has published a… Read more >
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Have your say on the new act
Scottish funeral directors will soon operate under a new regulatory framework, which will be the first of its kind in… Read more >
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Journey begins
In March 2016 the Scottish Government brought legislation that will change the funeral profession in Scotland – The Burial and… Read more >
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SAIF President: Reviewing the Funeral Expenses Payment
On 17 January, I attended a round-table ministerial meeting with Caroline Nokes MP and representatives of the Department of Work… Read more >
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Winter deaths almost half of 2014/15 spike
The annual increase in deaths over winter has returned to average levels following a spike in 2014/15, according to the… Read more >
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Scotland rules out organ donor incentives
The Scottish Government has ruled out incentivising organ donors through paying towards their funeral expenses, ahead of a consultation on… Read more >