Edinburgh
Edinburgh plays a key role in Scotland’s funeral profession, with a diverse population, historic cemeteries, and a well-developed network of funeral homes and crematoria. As Scotland’s capital, it also serves as a centre for policy influence, regulatory developments, and sector leadership. Funeral Service Times covers funeral-related activity in Edinburgh, including business updates, service trends, infrastructure projects, and local authority initiatives—providing professionals with relevant, location-specific insight into funeral operations in one of the country’s most prominent urban areas.
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Jul- 2025 -24 JulyFuneral Plans
Westerleigh to debut experiential funeral ceremonies in Scotland
Westerleigh Group is set to offer Scotland’s first “experiential” crematorium service in East Lothian this autumn, which will allow for…
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Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberBusiness
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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Jun- 2024 -11 JuneEconomy
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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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryFeatures
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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Jun- 2023 -7 JuneTechnology/Equipment
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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Feb- 2023 -15 FebruaryCharity
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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Sep- 2022 -13 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
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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Apr- 2022 -6 AprilTrade Organisations
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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Mar- 2022 -21 MarchCharity
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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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryFeatures
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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