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3 Editor’s letter Established 2006 Managing editor Michael Northcott [email protected] Online Editor Shekina Tuahene [email protected] Editorial assistant Casey Cooper-Fiske [email protected] Production Assistant [email protected] Sales Patricia Northcott [email protected] Accounts [email protected] Tel: [phone] Subscriptions [email protected] Tel: [phone] Contributing writers: Paul Allcock, Benn Abdy-Collins, Philip Spicksley, Carl Benfield, Mike Smith Funeral Service Times is published monthly by: A fter two and a half years of hearing about it ad nauseum, March is the official month that Britain’s fate with regards to Brexit is more or less set in stone and it is likely that the conversations will continue for a while. At the time of writing, we are no more certain about what Brexit will look like for the country than we were in 2016 in the run up to the referendum, and regardless of your vote or stance on the matter the inability to properly prepare has not been ideal for most. You have probably mused over the three main outcomes already, but if you are still unsure of what a post-Brexit funeral trade may look like, have a read of page 40 to see if it’s made any clearer. And, if you are still looking for general business advice to help you forward in any circumstance then part two of Carl Benfield’s advice may be beneficial. Read his tips on page 38. Aside from that, this month we have seen the cost of a death certificate increase from £4 to £11; SAIF’s Paul Allcock speaks Mulberry Publications Ltd. about this more in his column on page 5 and questions whether London Office: Mulberry Publications Ltd. 154-160 Fleet Street London EC4A 2DQ Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone] - amid the CMA investigation - it’s fair that funeral directors have www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk and your clients’ help on page 20. ISSN 2046-7273 The editor and publishers do not guarantee the accuracy of statements made by contributors or advertisers, or accept responsibility for any statement that they express in this publication. The opinion of the contributors may not necessarily be the opinion of the publishers. Articles are considered for publication on the basis that they are the author’s original work. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the permission of the publishers. permission of the publishers. www.funeralservicetimes.co.uk been seen as the baddies in the ‘funeral poverty’ conversation. This month is Funeral Service Times’ charity special - philanthropy is something which goes hand in hand with the funeral trade so have a look at some of the charities seeking you I hope you enjoy this issue. Shekina Shekina Tuahene Online Editor, Funeral Service Times [email protected] MARCH 2019