The Funeral Directors Association welcomes a review to give grieving families more rights when funerals go wrong
The Funeral Directors Association welcomes a review to give grieving families more rights when funerals go wrong
27 October 2020
High-profile mistakes include Christchurch mother Michelle Bishop chasing a funeral home because her daughter wasn't embalmed properly.
Association CEO David Moger says new entrants with no qualifications or standards, are entering the industry.
He says literally anyone can sign a form, set up a Facebook account, buy a car and be in business.
Moger says they won't give a meaningful farewell.
The Health Ministry review closes at end of month.
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