The government doesn’t enforce minimum standards for funeral homes. However, there are certain laws that funeral directors must follow:
Standardised price list: by law, funeral directors must publish prices for different types of funerals. This law came into effect in September 2021, after an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority.
FCA rules for funeral plans: since July 2022 funeral plans are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Funeral plans are a kind of savings plan for funerals – you can learn more about funeral plans here.
Many funeral homes also choose to join a trade body. This is a membership organisation that promotes good standards in an area of business.
There are two trade bodies for funeral directors in the UK. These are the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). Both organisations publish minimum standards that members must follow.