The NAFD confirms cross-sector support for statutory regulation
Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have given their backing to tighter regulation of the funeral profession that will help them demonstrate the high quality and standards of care they offer to bereaved families and root out bad practice within the sector. Almost 90%, from smallest independent…
Burial and cremation price rises generate £95m profit for councils
In January, following Freedom of Information Requests to local councils, Royal London revealed that above-inflation increases in local authority cremation and burial fees has generated profits of almost £100 million for councils in the last year, with an average profit margin of more than 43%. According to a report which appeared in The Times, if…
Registration certificate fee in England and Wales to increase
With effect from 16 February 2019, the issue of all death registration certificates, by the General Register Office (GRO), in England and Wales will incur a new fee of £11, regardless of when the registration took place. This replaces the previous fees of £4, £7 and £10. The General Register Office is part of Her…