P2-64
Response
Under Consideration
Direct cremation in scope for standards
Recommendation
Direct cremation businesses should also be considered in this context, and mandatory standards to protect the security and dignity of the deceased should be applied to these businesses and to any emerging new models of delivery of care for the deceased.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The government stated in December 2025 that this recommendation on training requirements for funeral sector staff was under consideration. Full government response due Summer 2026 (Government Interim Update on Fuller Inquiry Phase 2, DHSC, 16 December 2025).
How was this evidence gathered?
Evidence searched by Claude (Anthropic) on 10 Apr 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
England
Response
Under Consideration
Response
Under Consideration
Under Consideration
Department of Health and Social Care
01 Dec 2025
This recommendation is under consideration.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Dec 2025
Under consideration. The government will continue to work on its response to the recommendations and provide a full response to the Fuller inquiry phase 2 report by summer 2026. (Source: Interim update on government progress in responding to the Fuller inquiry phase 2 report, December 2025)
Responsible Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
0.9 yr
Last formal update
01 Dec 2025