P2-65
Response
Under Consideration
AI-assessed
Funeral director regulation benefits outweigh difficulties
Recommendation
While the introduction of a proportionate statutory regulation and inspection regime may require significant adjustment by funeral director organisations, it is the view of the Inquiry that the benefit to customers and the need for public confidence outweigh the difficulties that may be experienced by some businesses.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Government Interim Update in December 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care is considering the introduction of a proportionate statutory regulation and inspection regime for funeral director organisations, acknowledging the Inquiry's view on the benefits outweighing difficulties. According to the Government Interim Update in December 2025, this remains under consideration as part of a wider regulatory review.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, questions-statements.parliament.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
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
0.7 yr
Last formal update
01 Dec 2025