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Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK
A consultation on proposed reforms to the Funeral Expenses Payments scheme, focused on clarifying eligibility and simplifying the claim process.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
The CMA has published its second annual review of market outcomes in the funerals sector.
Information and advice if a friend or family member has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or has died in suspicious circumstances in the Philippines
Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
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.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Cuba, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
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