BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES LTD

Reference number: 1029905

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Crystal Cremations Ltd Reference number: 961835 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES LTD (FRN 1029905) is an AR of Crystal Cremations Ltd (FRN 961835). When you use BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC235696
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 August 2002 (23 years old)
Registered office
317 North Deeside Road, Peterculter, Aberdeen, AB14 0UL
Nature of business
  • Funeral and related activities (SIC 96030)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Brian Gordon Smith Director Nov 1967 21 Aug 2002
Angela Caroline Smith Director Aug 1968 21 Aug 2002
Sam Andrew Smith Director Feb 1995 9 Apr 2018
Shauni Karen Duncan Director Nov 1990 9 Apr 2018
Angela Caroline Smith Secretary Not published 21 Aug 2002

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Crystal Cremations Ltd, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES LTD FCA authorised?
BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES LTD (FRN 1029905) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES LTD (FRN 1029905) is an AR of Crystal Cremations Ltd (FRN 961835). When you use BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES?
Protection works through Crystal Cremations Ltd, the principal firm responsible for BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES a scam or clone?
BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
BRIAN SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES's FRN is 1029905. You can verify it on the FCA register.