Edinburgh

William Purves opens 10th branch in Lothian

William Purves Funeral Directors has announced the opening of its 10th branch in Lothian, located in Barnton at 185 Whitehouse…

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Brighton most expensive for direct burial, study finds

Brighton has been found to be the most expensive city for a direct burial at an average cost of £1,667,…

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From football to funerals: Entering the industry at a young age

Scotmid Funerals at Forrester Park, Edinburgh, recently appointed Bruce Lamb (19) as its youngest-ever funeral operative. Although initially hesitant about…

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Plotbox secures £5m from Guiness Ventures

PlotBox, the leading software solutions provider to cemeteries and crematoria, has announced a £5m capital investment led by Guinness Ventures,…

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Caledonia Funeral Aid to enlist more volunteers

Caledonia Funeral Aid, a charity that provides free practical and emotional support to the bereaved in Scotland, has pledged to…

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William Purves removes logo from Queen’s hearse after backlash

William Purves, the funeral directors who helped organise the late Queen’s funeral procession from Balmoral to Edinburgh, has responded to…

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SAIF elects Jo Parker as its new president

SAIF, the UK funeral trade association, has elected Jo Parker of Abbey Funeral Services in Tonbridge as its new president…

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New bereavement support service launches in Edinburgh

A not-for-profit funeral director has launched Caledonia Funeral Aid which aims to provide an extra support system for recently bereaved…

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The changing nature of funeralcare

With increasing discourse on sustainability permeating the funeral services industry, an increasing number of funeral directors are implementing methods to…

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Co-op Funeralcare unveils new Tesla electric hearse

Co-op Funeralcare has announced it will launch its first Tesla electric hearse on 1 December as part of its eco…

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