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Written question asked by Mark Sewards (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Funerals: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of potential funding models for any future regulation of the funeral sector.

Answer

Raising standards in the care and treatment of the deceased is a sensitive and complex issue, spanning a number of sectors. The Department is leading cross-Government work to consider the full range of options across all relevant settings, including the funeral sector. This includes consideration of minimum standards, potential regulatory arrangements, and funding models.

The Government has committed to publishing a response to the Fuller Inquiry Phase 2 report in summer 2026. This will set out the Government’s position on all 75 recommendations, including those on improving standards for the care and treatment of the deceased.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12378
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Funerals Regulation
Link
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