NewsA Statement From John WareA Statement From John Ware As I write this statement, Robert Bush of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull has just been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment having been found guilty of multiple charges of preventing a lawful burial, fraud and theft. His actions are deplorable. Our thoughts are with all of the families in Hull who are affected by those actions. Until the recent news coverage of the Legacy case, most people did not realise that the funeral profession is completely unregulated. Currently only those firms who choose to join a trade association are inspected and abide by a code of practice. Walter C. Parson is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors, meaning that we voluntarily open our doors to independent inspection and scrutiny and follow the strict UK Funeral Director Code (https://www.nafd.org.uk/funeral-director-code/). As a seventh-generation family run funeral directors, our team place enormous pride in looking after every individual who is entrusted into our care as if they were a member of our own family. This has been our ethos since 1842 and it will remain so. There has been much talk of regulation of the funeral profession, which Walter C. Parson fully support and will assist in any way that we can to ensure that the events which took place in Hull can never repeat themselves. Until that time, the only way that you can ensure that you are choosing a funeral director who is inspected and held to account is by choosing one who is a member of a trade association. Look for their certificates like the one shown alongside this statement. If you are in the position of needing the services of a funeral director, please ensure that the firm you choose is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (https://www.funeral-directory.co.uk/) or The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (https://saif.org.uk/find-a-member/). This will ensure that your chosen funeral director is independently inspected and adheres to a code of practice. If you are planning for the future and purchasing a pre-paid funeral plan, ensure that the company you choose is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (https://register.fca.org.uk/s/). Funeral plans have been regulated by the FCA since 2022, so this will ensure that your money is safe and you will receive the funeral that you are paying for. If our team can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01752 767676 at any time. John WareManaging Director, Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors
