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England Tightens Funeral Industry Regulations After Body Scandals

12/16/2025

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Ministers in England plan regulations for the funeral industry after scandals involving mishandling of remains.
An inquiry into David Fuller, who abused over 100 bodies, revealed systemic oversight failures.
Currently, anyone can start a funeral business without qualifications.
The National Association of Funeral Directors advocates oversight by the Human Tissue Authority, citing discovery of 35 bodies at Legacies Independent Funeral Directors.

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Story summary

Ministers in England plan regulations for the funeral industry after scandals involving mishandling of remains.
An inquiry into David Fuller, who abused over 100 bodies, revealed systemic oversight failures.
Currently, anyone can start a funeral business without qualifications.
The National Association of Funeral Directors advocates oversight by the Human Tissue Authority, citing discovery of 35 bodies at Legacies Independent Funeral Directors.