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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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberBusiness
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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Aug- 2021 -26 AugustBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare officially opens £2.8m care centre in Leeds
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed that it welcomed members of the community to a multi-denominational dedication service for the official opening…
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Jul- 2021 -23 JulyBusiness
Fosters opens new Wishaw site
Fosters Family Funeral Directors has announced the opening of a new site in Winshaw this July. Located at 30 Main…
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Jun- 2021 -4 JuneBusiness
Fosters to open new site in Motherwell Shopping Centre
Fosters Family Funeral Directors will open its latest funeral home within Motherwell Shopping Centre on Monday 14 June. The site…
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4 JuneBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare opens £2.8m care centre in Leeds
Co-op Funeralcare has announced the opening of a new £2.8m care centre in Leeds, which will care for loved ones…
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Mar- 2021 -12 MarchBusiness
Fosters Family Funeral Directors partners with SAMH to support workers
Fosters Family Funeral Directors has partnered with the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH), to provide virtual positive mental health…
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Feb- 2021 -19 FebruaryBusiness
Fosters Family Funeral Directors opens new East Kilbride parlour
Fosters Family Funeral Directors has opened a new funeral parlour in East Kilbride, Scotland. According to the company, the opening…
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Sep- 2019 -18 SeptemberTechnology/Equipment
Mortonhall launches virtual tour to ‘demystify’ cremation process
Edinburgh’s Grade A-listed Mortonhall Crematorium has opened up its doors to the world with a virtual tour of the facility.…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
New cremation rules imposed in Mortonhall Crematorium aftermath
New rules state crematoriums in Scotland must hold on to cremated remains for at least four weeks following the Mortonhall…
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Sep- 2018 -28 SeptemberEvents
Ewan Reynolds awarded ‘Funeral Arranger of The Year’
Ewan Reynolds from Edinburgh has been awarded the national title of ‘Funeral Arranger Of The Year’ at this year’s Good…
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