Helping those bereaved by deaths which happen unexpectedly and suddenly
The National Federation of Funeral Directors
95 Arundel Road, Worthing, BN13 3EU
t. 0330 001 2413 | e. info@nffd.org.uk
NFFD Limited is a company registered in England & Wales. Company Number 12080582. Registered Address: 95 Arundel Road, Worthing, BN13 3EU
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Changes coming to the prepaid funeral market
/in News /by admin-nffdJanuary 2021, the Government passed legislation to bring the sale of funeral plans within the FCA’s regulatory remit. This decision was made following concerns that customers were not made aware of limitations on some packages, that multiple plans did not cover full costs and that commission-based sales were leading to pressure sales tactics.
The FCA have since held a consultation, which was published this week and lays out how the FCA will improve standards in the sector.
The FCA’s proposals intend to ensure that:
• products meet the individual needs of consumers – including through a ban on the sale of products which do not provide for funeral services in almost all circumstances on the individual’s death
• plans are sold fairly, including a ban on cold-calling to prevent consumers being pushed into taking out plans which may not be right for them
• the price of plans are fairly valued, with firms stopped from using additional fees to drive profits and a ban on commission payments to intermediaries
• consumers have access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and Financial Ombudsman Service from day one, should things go wrong
All companies in this industry now need to consider how FCA regulation impacts their business and begin to make the necessary preparations.
Over the coming months, the FCA will be providing a range of help and guidance to assist companies with preparing applications and getting ready to be regulated by the FCA.
The NFFD will keep you up-to-date with any more developments on this story.
Up to 20% Off Dell Products!
/in News /by admin-nffdDell, a Trusted partner of the NFFD, have announced a 4 day flash sale for NFFD members. Running from February 22nd to February 25th, members of the NFFD can receive the following discounts:
Qualifying for the discount is extremely simple, all you have to do is add items to your basket and then enter the relevant discount code* during the checkout process.
*Discount codes can be applied online, 1 unit per order. Non stackable with other offers.
Are You Eligible For Priority Vaccination?
/in News /by admin-nffdFuneral operatives will be delighted to know that they could now be eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
The Cabinet Office have confirmed that ‘Ministers have agreed the attached operational definition, which I would be grateful if you could share with your members and across the sector’. Regrettably it does not specifically include cemetery and crematorium staff.
To find out what makes you eligible for a priority vaccine, please read through the attached document that covers the criteria of funeral activities that come as part of ‘Frontline Healthcare’.
https://nffd.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Guidance-on-Funeral-Frontline-Healthcare-09.02.21.pdf
Latest Government Guidance for Arranging or Attending a Funeral | COVID-19
/in News /by admin-nffd*Updated 22 January 2021*
On 4 January the Prime Minister announced a national lockdown for all of England. There is different advice for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
These restrictions:
From 6 January, during the national lockdown people are permitted to leave their homes to attend a funeral as well as other religious, belief-based, or commemorative events that are linked to a person’s death, as long as they follow the relevant rules and guidance.
To find out the latest government guidance for arranging and attending funerals, please click on the link below.
COVID-19: guidance for arranging or attending a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)