Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Make funeral directors a regulated profession
Closed
322 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe the funeral industry must be regulated as there are a lack of government regulations for setting up a funeral business, meaning owners don't need to meet specific requirements.
We urge the Government to make funeral directors a regulated profession, including introducing a legal code and qualification requirements.
Having experience and qualifications in the industry, I have visited many funeral homes, and many do not have the right facilities to care for “residents” in an environment which we believe should uphold their dignity. Standards in some places can be very low. Many funeral businesses may have no experience or qualifications when dealing with people who may be vulnerable after a personal loss. I believe after hearing so many stories, someone needs to advocate for the deceased and the bereaved.
Having experience and qualifications in the industry, I have visited many funeral homes, and many do not have the right facilities to care for “residents” in an environment which we believe should uphold their dignity. Standards in some places can be very low. Many funeral businesses may have no experience or qualifications when dealing with people who may be vulnerable after a personal loss. I believe after hearing so many stories, someone needs to advocate for the deceased and the bereaved.
Timeline
| 29 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
322
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
29 Sep 2025
Closed
29 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.