Tag Archive: UK
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The call for regulation
“England, Wales and Northern Ireland should follow in Scotland’s footsteps and introduce regulation of the funeral profession” The statement above… Read more >
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Petition to regulate funeral planning
Andrea Button of Button Funeral Services in Kent has launched a petition on campaign website ‘Change’ calling on the UK… 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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Christmas newsletter for the bereaved
Dr Bill Webster has not only been busy with his usual articles, his daily blogging and his online e-book: he… Read more >
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News from the field
They say every cloud has a silver lining. War is never good. Politically, it may sometimes be necessary, but the… Read more >
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Call for action in a longer-lived society
Future of Ageing Conference: Wednesday 29 November, 9am-6pm The world is going through turbulent times. But one thing is certain… Read more >
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Catch the wave
Nothing remains static as the funeral profession finds innovative new products and services aimed at meeting contemporary needs created by… 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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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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Politics in February
Bereavement support proposal A new Bereavement Support Payment is set to go into practice on Thursday 6 April, extending the… Read more >