Funeral Plans

A new era for funeral plans

Chris Stuart from CPS Consultancy (yourowntrust.co.uk) is a man on a mission. He is aiming to put funeral plans back…

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Trade professionals respond to funeral plans report

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and Dignity have responded to a new report, calling for…

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Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans

Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…

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Council reveals plans for low cost funerals

A new scheme introduced by Halton Borough Council in Cheshire will offer residents the option of a fixed cost funeral.…

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Scotland plans new benefit to tackle funeral poverty

The Scottish Government aims to launch a new Funeral Expense Assistance benefit by summer 2019, to help people who are…

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Fairer Finance report claims unregulated funeral plans leave consumers at risk

Consumer group, Fairer Finance, in partnership with Dignity Funerals, has released a report calling for stronger regulation of the funeral planning…

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New SAIF President Paul Bowley shares plans for 2017

Newly appointed SAIF president Paul Bowley has outlined his vision for the next 12 months – pledging to work with…

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Charity plans bereavement training for support professionals

Brake, the road safety charity, is encouraging all victim support professionals to sign up for its free-of-charge webinar. It will…

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Funeral plans must be regulated warns MP

Prepaid funeral plans should be bound by the same rules as other financial services, according to Neil Gray MP. Currently…

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Let family know about pre-paid funeral plans, says funeral director

With the Alzheimer’s Society predicting that more than one million people in the UK will be living with dementia by…

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