To raise awareness and discuss policy issues affecting the funerals sector and the bereaved.
Note: All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal, cross-party groups formed by MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in a particular policy area, region or country. APPGs have no official status within Parliament.
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Reticulating Splines
4 Current APPG Officers
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3 APPG Officer Positions
Christianity in the Holy Land , Parkrun , West Coast Main Line
8 APPG Memberships
Aviation , Christians in Parliament , Dentistry and Oral Health , Fair Elections , Gypsies, Travellers and Roma , Key Cities , Safeguarding in Faith Communities , Tennis
Christianity in the Holy Land , Parkrun , West Coast Main Line
8 APPG Memberships
Aviation , Christians in Parliament , Dentistry and Oral Health , Fair Elections , Gypsies, Travellers and Roma , Key Cities , Safeguarding in Faith Communities , Tennis
2 APPG Officer Positions
Further Education and Lifelong Learning , San Marino
6 APPG Memberships
Apprenticeships , Beer , British Sign Language , Fair Elections , Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention , United Nations Global Goals
Further Education and Lifelong Learning , San Marino
6 APPG Memberships
Apprenticeships , Beer , British Sign Language , Fair Elections , Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention , United Nations Global Goals
3 APPG Officer Positions
Further Education and Lifelong Learning , Skills, Careers and Employment , T-Levels
8 APPG Memberships
Apprenticeships , Christians in Parliament , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics , International Students , Schools, Learning and Assessment , Taiwan , University , Women affected by the Criminal Justice System
Further Education and Lifelong Learning , Skills, Careers and Employment , T-Levels
8 APPG Memberships
Apprenticeships , Christians in Parliament , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics , International Students , Schools, Learning and Assessment , Taiwan , University , Women affected by the Criminal Justice System
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Contact Details
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Cat Smith MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 6001.
Email: cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Lauren Atkins, GK Strategy. Tel: 07795 508 818
Email: lauren.atkins@gkstrategy.com
Secretariat:
GK Strategy acts as the group's secretariat. https://gkstrategy.com/
Benefits in Kind
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Date
4 Nov 2024
4 Nov 2024
Source
GK Strategy
GK Strategy
Description
GK Strategy is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: National Association of Funeral Directors, Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, The Cremation Society, The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities, The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, The Funeral Suppliers Association, The Association of Private Crematoria and Cemeteries From : 04/11/2024 To : 03/11/2025
GK Strategy is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: National Association of Funeral Directors, Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, The Cremation Society, The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities, The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, The Funeral Suppliers Association, The Association of Private Crematoria and Cemeteries From : 04/11/2024 To : 03/11/2025
Value
£19,501
£19,501
Date
25 Feb 2024
25 Feb 2024
Source
GK Strategy
GK Strategy
Description
GK Strategy is paid by Deceased Management Advisory Group to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 25/02/2024 To : 24/02/2025
GK Strategy is paid by Deceased Management Advisory Group to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 25/02/2024 To : 24/02/2025
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Date
25 Feb 2023
25 Feb 2023
Source
GK Strategy
GK Strategy
Description
GK Strategy is paid by Deceased Management Advisory Group to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 25/02/2023 To : 24/02/2024
GK Strategy is paid by Deceased Management Advisory Group to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 25/02/2023 To : 24/02/2024
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Date
25 Feb 2021
25 Feb 2021
Source
JBP
JBP
Description
JBP Associates is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The Association of Private Crematoria and Cemeteries, Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities, Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers' Association, Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, National Association of Funeral Directors, National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, The Cremation Society From : 25/02/2021 To : 24/02/2022
JBP Associates is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The Association of Private Crematoria and Cemeteries, Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities, Funeral Furnishing Manufacturers' Association, Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, National Association of Funeral Directors, National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, The Cremation Society From : 25/02/2021 To : 24/02/2022
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Date
25 Feb 2020
25 Feb 2020
Source
Brevia Consulting
Brevia Consulting
Description
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 25/02/2020 To : 24/02/2021
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 25/02/2020 To : 24/02/2021
Value
£25,501
£25,501
Date
10 Jul 2019
10 Jul 2019
Source
Brevia Consulting
Brevia Consulting
Description
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 10/07/2019 To : 09/07/2020
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 10/07/2019 To : 09/07/2020
Value
£25,501
£25,501
Date
10 Jul 2018
10 Jul 2018
Source
Brevia Consulting
Brevia Consulting
Description
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 10/07/2018 To : 09/07/2019
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 10/07/2018 To : 09/07/2019
Value
£25,501
£25,501
Date
13 Dec 2017
13 Dec 2017
Source
National Association of Funeral Directors
National Association of Funeral Directors
Description
Christmas luncheon held on 13/12/2017
Christmas luncheon held on 13/12/2017
Value
£1,501
£1,501
Date
10 Jul 2017
10 Jul 2017
Source
Brevia Consulting
Brevia Consulting
Description
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 10/07/2017 To : 09/07/2018
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 10/07/2017 To : 09/07/2018
Value
£25,501
£25,501
Date
14 Dec 2016
14 Dec 2016
Source
National Association of Funeral Directors
National Association of Funeral Directors
Description
Christmas luncheon
Christmas luncheon
Value
£1,501
£1,501
Date
24 Jun 2016
24 Jun 2016
Source
Brevia Consulting
Brevia Consulting
Description
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 24/06/2016 To : 23/06/2017
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 24/06/2016 To : 23/06/2017
Value
£25,501
£25,501
Date
1 Jan 2016
1 Jan 2016
Source
Brevia Consulting
Brevia Consulting
Description
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 01/01/2016 To : 31/12/2016
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 01/01/2016 To : 31/12/2016
Value
£25,501
£25,501
Date
16 Dec 2015
16 Dec 2015
Source
National Association of Funeral Directors
National Association of Funeral Directors
Description
Christmas lunch for the APPG
Christmas lunch for the APPG
Value
£1,501
£1,501
Date
1 Jan 2015
1 Jan 2015
Source
Brevia Consulting
Brevia Consulting
Description
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 01/01/2015 To : 31/12/2015
National Association of Funeral Directors pays Brevia Consulting to act as the group's secretariat From : 01/01/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Value
£25,501
£25,501
No direct financial benefits are on record for the Funerals and Bereavement APPG
Former APPG Officers
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3 APPG Officer Positions
Boxing , Kashmir , Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Boxing , Kashmir , Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
No other APPG Memberships
Sarah Green
Officer
Liberal Democrat - Chesham and Amersham
Joined: 28th June 2023Departed: 6th March 2024
2 APPG Officer Positions
First Do No Harm - Mesh, Primodos, Valproate , Ukraine
First Do No Harm - Mesh, Primodos, Valproate , Ukraine
No other APPG Memberships
Mark Pawsey
Officer
Conservative - Former Member for Rugby
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Diana Johnson
Officer
Labour - Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Gavin Robinson
Vice Chair
Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East
Joined: 24th November 2016Departed: 6th March 2024
4 APPG Officer Positions
Aviation, Travel and Aerospace , Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories , Isle of Man (Manx) , Restorative Justice
Aviation, Travel and Aerospace , Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories , Isle of Man (Manx) , Restorative Justice
No other APPG Memberships
Robert Goodwill
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Scarborough and Whitby
Joined: 9th February 2022Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
John Hayes
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - South Holland and The Deepings
Joined: 8th May 2019Departed: 6th March 2024
6 APPG Officer Positions
Acquired Brain Injury , Craft , Genetic Haemochromatosis , Lebanon , Skills, Careers and Employment , UK Fresh Produce Network
Acquired Brain Injury , Craft , Genetic Haemochromatosis , Lebanon , Skills, Careers and Employment , UK Fresh Produce Network
No other APPG Memberships
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
2 APPG Officer Positions
Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) , Women's Rights
Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) , Women's Rights
No other APPG Memberships
Rosie Cooper
Vice Chair
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 22nd February 2023
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Heather Wheeler
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for South Derbyshire
Joined: 2nd June 2021Departed: 9th February 2022
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Robert Goodwill
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Scarborough and Whitby
Joined: 21st November 2018Departed: 29th December 2021
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
David Amess
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Southend West
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 21st April 2021
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Diana Johnson
Vice Chair
Labour - Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Joined: 24th November 2016Departed: 5th November 2019
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Baroness Burt of Solihull
Vice Chair
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Joined: 24th November 2016Departed: 5th November 2019
Julian Knight
Vice Chair
Independent - Former Member for Solihull
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 12th October 2016
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Ronnie Cowan
Vice Chair
Scottish National Party - Former Member for Inverclyde
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 12th October 2016
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships