Providing funeral plan contracts and carrying out funeral plan contracts as provider are regulated activities under article 59 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (SI 2001/544) (RAO).

This note gives an overview of these activities and considers whether there are any applicable exclusions or exemptions. It also provides information on how funeral plan providers can apply for FCA authorisation and the relevant key FCA rules that they must comply with.