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QSA seeks views from people who have organised a recent funeralFuneral poverty26 Jan 2022

QSA seeks views from people who have organised a recent funeral

QSA is researching how it can continue supporting funeral customers.>
QSA pauses new applications to sign the Fair Funerals pledgeFuneral poverty24 Dec 2021

QSA pauses new applications to sign the Fair Funerals pledge

As clear funeral pricing is now compulsory, we have paused the voluntary pledge.>
QSA gives oral evidence to the UK Commission on BereavementFuneral poverty09 Dec 2021

QSA gives oral evidence to the UK Commission on Bereavement

On 7 December Down to Earth shared its experience of issues affecting bereaved people.>
CMA Order on funeral price transparency now fully in force Funeral poverty29 Sep 2021

CMA Order on funeral price transparency now fully in force

16 September 2021 was the final deadline for UK funeral directors to publish all prices online and in branch.>
An abdication of duty? Local authorities and access to public health funeralsFuneral poverty02 Jul 2021

An abdication of duty? Local authorities and access to public health funerals

Our report on public health funeral access in the UK.>
QSA responds to CMA Order on funeral industryFuneral poverty28 May 2021

QSA responds to CMA Order on funeral industry

Watch a video response to the draft Order and the Government response to the CMA's final report.>
Down to Earth has helped over 5,000 clients struggling with funeral costsFuneral poverty11 May 2021

Down to Earth has helped over 5,000 clients struggling with funeral costs

During Dying Matters Awareness Week, 10-16 May 2021, we are reflecting on our experience.>
QSA and Royal London take partnership working to the next levelFuneral poverty25 Feb 2021

QSA and Royal London take partnership working to the next level

Quaker Social Action is delighted to have entered a three year partnership with Royal London.>
QSA responds to final CMA report on funerals marketFuneral poverty21 Dec 2020

QSA responds to final CMA report on funerals market

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final report in its investigation into the fun…>
QSA responds to CMA’s provisional decision report on funeral industryFuneral poverty22 Sep 2020

QSA responds to CMA’s provisional decision report on funeral industry

QSA’s Down to Earth team acknowledges progress but calls for further action.>
QSA responds to CMA on funeral industryFuneral poverty17 Jun 2020

QSA responds to CMA on funeral industry

Our Down to Earth team has submitted detailed responses to the Competition and Markets Authority.>
Coronavirus: organising a meaningful funeral Funeral poverty02 Apr 2020

Coronavirus: organising a meaningful funeral

We have put together a practical guide for organising a funeral during the pandemic>

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