The APPG for Funerals & Bereavement brings together those involved in funerals, burials & cremation to discuss the issues facing the sector.
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23 Jan 2024
The APPG held another super discussion today, discussing the Coroner Service and the challenges facing the system up and down the country.
Very grateful to hear from @NAFD_UK on the views of its members and what more can be done to improve the experience of the bereaved.
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5 Dec 2023
Great to be joined by colleagues from across the funeral and cremation sectors last week for the APPG’s latest meeting, a really useful discussion with some important topics covered.
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5 Dec 2023
Parliamentary and external attendees heard from former NAFD President Alison Crake on the topic of the Funeral Expenses Payment, SAIF Government Liaison Officer Paul Allcock on the wider support system, NAFD Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Rachel Bradburne…
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5 Dec 2023
on the Children’s Funeral Fund, and finally a presentation from NAFPP Secretary Gordon Swan on the work of the FCA to oversee the sector. Many thanks to all of those who contributed.
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17 Oct 2023
Really pleased to share the work of @theUKCB on the 8 principles and the work of the lived expereince advisory forum LEAF @emcharlesworth3 @ljelliot with the @APPGFB explaining how lived expereince has left its inedible print on the future of bereavement care #sethslegacy
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17 Oct 2023
So great to hear about the work of @drlucyhone at the @APPGFB hearing about the bridge between resilience and grief and holding onto the hope and belief that we can survive grief with information and strategies thank you for sharing work and wisdom
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17 Oct 2023
Fantastic to hear from two wonderful speakers today in UK Bereavement Commissioner Lesley Goodburn and resilience researcher Dr Lucy Hone, discussing the importance of bereavement services in society, and how best we can improve bereavement literacy from an early stage in life.
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Thanks to @cajardineM for today's debate & to @TaiwoOwatemi @JimShannonMP @PGibsonSNP and @CatMcKinnell for their contributions. We look forward to contributing to the review of the #RHSE curriculum, mentioned by @NickGibbUK, to improve support in schools for #bereaved children.
14 Sep 2023
I led a debate in Parliament, urging the Government to introduce a new protocol for supporting bereaved children, so every child has the chance to get the right support for them, whenever they need it.
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31 May 2023
Last Wednesday, the Funerals and Bereavement APPG met in the Palace of Westminster for an in-person session chaired by Sir Robert Goodwill. It was fantastic to welcome over 40 members of the funerals, burials & cremation industries attending from across the country. (1/2)
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31 May 2023
During the constructive meeting a number of pertinent issues were discussed, including the laws governing burials and cremation.
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25 Oct 2022
Today of all days it was a privilege to speak for @NAFD_UK members at the @APPGFB meeting in #Westminster aside from the important work there’s quite an atmosphere! @RCunningfox @DMAG2020 @JBP_Comms #FuneralDirectors
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Children may have questions, following the death of #HMTheQueen. This video by @cbukhelp may be of help in explaining what happens at a #funeral. youtu.be/SMpDam54eOc
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8 Sep 2022
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this difficult time. Her Majesty was a source of stability to us all.
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21 Jul 2022
Great honour to speak at the APPG for Funerals and Bereavement on why Bereavement Awareness needs to be incorporated into the National Curriculum. A positive evening which has seen this movement gain further support.
21 Jul 2022
📣On Tuesday we held our final APPG meeting before summer recess
💬Our meeting focussed on #FCA regulation of funeral plans & getting Bereavement on the National Curriculum
@PeterGrantMP
@NAFDPresident
@NAFD_UK
@NationalSAIF
@InstituteCCM
@FFMA_funeral
@cremsoc
@ProjectEileen
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21 Jul 2022
📣On Tuesday we held our final APPG meeting before summer recess
💬Our meeting focussed on #FCA regulation of funeral plans & getting Bereavement on the National Curriculum
@PeterGrantMP
@NAFDPresident
@NAFD_UK
@NationalSAIF
@InstituteCCM
@FFMA_funeral
@cremsoc
@ProjectEileen
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21 Jul 2022
📣On Tuesday we met with Bns Hussein-Ece @meralhece about her PMBill to regulate private cemeteries.
💬The APPG committed to assist Meral in correcting serious issues. The incident described highlights the need for the re-use of graves to be taken seriously by Government.
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30 Mar 2022
💬Press release concerning Safe Hands going into administration 👇
ftadviser.com/regulation/202…
#FCA #funerals #bereavement #APPGFB #funeral
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15 Nov 2021
Chair of the APPG for Funerals and Bereavement, Sir John Hayes MP, has penned a piece in the latest @TheHouseMag edition.
His piece reflects on the work of the sector over the past year and the importance of building on successes going forward. @DMAG2020
15 Nov 2021
In our comment section, Baroness Helic shares her experiences of #Bosnia; Sir John Hayes urges reform of the funeral industry; @lefapostolakis provides an entertaining history of the House of Commons library
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