Very useful article from @triciaaphilips in The Mirror on managing funeral costs. Tricia recommends prepaid plans as a helpful way to spread the cost, and rightly urges customers to choose plan providers that are registered with the FPA: bit.ly/2IlvsaZ

We welcome the HM Treasury consultation into the prepaid funeral market. We believe it will highlight the effectiveness of FPA regulation, and encourage government to make providers become registered with us as the statutory body. Read our statement here: bit.ly/2kHeQMy

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Panel discussion #QuestionTime format on #FuneralPlans chaired by Nick Britten NAFD UK look forward to challenging and interesting debate

Listen out for our CEO Graeme on BBC Radio 4 You & Yours talking about funeral plan comparison sites later today

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This week we’ve welcomed David Gulland to our Compliance Committee - read more here bit.ly/2jg3zpg

Read an overview of our involvement in NAFD UK's Autumn meeting and debate on funeral plans here bit.ly/2j9HjcP

If you want to know more about us and what we do to protect consumer interests then you might find our FAQ page helpful bit.ly/2AaV9pz

Today we're very happy to welcome a new registered provider Plan With Grace. Gaining registration means they're now following our Rules and Code of Practice. Read more here bit.ly/2A8rnCM

Happy New Year to you all. Here are our thoughts for the year ahead bit.ly/2qpijFk

On December 16th my Grandad, Alan John Page died. He was my hero, all I ever wanted to be. He taught me so much. And he’s given me one last lesson: that death brings out the worst of the state and the market, especially for those left behind. news.sky.com/story/amp/sky-…

Our latest research reveals that Brits first consider their own funeral at age 51 and it's usually prompted by the sad death of their parent. Read more here bit.ly/2nWmyUw

We're looking forward to our stakeholder session today - sharing news, views and industry updates

Looking forward to meeting everybody and updating the audience on the latest when it comes to regulating funeral plans at the SAIF AGM

Our latest stats show that registered providers sold 207,700 funeral plans in 2017 - a flattening of the market partly attributable to a reduction in sales through third parties. Read more here bit.ly/2G7wSVo

New article from Telegraph Money today exploring the best time to start thinking about a funeral plan. Includes our research which found that most people start considering it between 55-65. #funeralplan #financialplanning