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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is issuing the following guidance for faith and belief groups and those who manage places of worship, who may wish to play an active role during this period.
Find out about the VAT liability of funeral services and other activities relating to the disposal of the remains of the dead.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking funeral directors abroad to help British nationals find the support they need.
The Competition and Markets Authority has introduced new legal obligations on funeral directors and crematorium operators which are intended to assist people choose a funeral that meets their needs and budget.
The UK has suspended the Global Tariff for cut flowers to increase trade and provide better value for consumers
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Dealing with assets
Funeral Expenses Payment (also called Funeral Payment) to help pay funeral costs if you get certain benefits - eligibility, how to claim, form SF200
The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad.
Expenditure on cut flowers and pot plants
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