Tag Archive: Parliament
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“What now for SAIF?”
It was during the investigation into the baby ashes scandal that Scottish Government Ministers finally acknowledged the funeral sector is… Read more >
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Funeral costs guidance consultation
Anyone who has lost a loved one will know the range of emotions associated with that loss. One thing that… Read more >
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Rise in death rates
There has been a substantial increase in death rates in England and Wales – and no one seems to know… Read more >
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Carolyn Harris MP: Grief is a unifying force
Last month, Carolyn Harris MP became the first ever Deputy Leader of Welsh Labour. For more than a year previously,… Read more >
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An inspector calls
This month’s SAIFInsight featured part two of Jim Brodie’s special report on regulation of the funeral profession. In this update… Read more >
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What the future holds
Meeting one The first meeting was the Burial and Cremation Working Group, a continuation of the original Infant Cremation Steering… Read more >
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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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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 >