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Unlicensed, unregulated: Grave concerns over boom in funeral directors

The number of funeral directors in Australia has grown 37% since 2010, raising concerns about unregulated operators exploiting families amid calls for licensing.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Pop-up funeral directors operating with a mobile phone and a briefcase have stoked calls from traditional operators for stricter regulations.

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Unlicensed, unregulated: Grave concerns over boom in funeral directors

Pop-up funeral directors operating with a mobile phone and a briefcase have stoked calls from traditional operators for stricter regulations.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
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