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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Feb- 2017 -14 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New government cyber security centre opens
A new cyber security centre has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen today. The government’s National Cyber Security Centre…
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8 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Scottish Care reveals failure to plan for a ‘good death’
Scottish Care has launched a new report on Palliative and End of Life Care. It was released on 8 February at an event…
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Nov- 2016 -7 NovemberEvents
Road safety charity brings bereavement support seminar to Scotland
Brake, the road safety charity, with the support of Thompsons Solicitors, is encouraging all support professionals and practitioners to attend…
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Jun- 2016 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
New Scottish president of SAIF announced
An Edinburgh based funeral director, Mark Porteous of Mark Porteous Funeral Directors, has been appointed as the new Scottish president…
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17 JuneCurrent Affairs
The People’s Awards name best natural burial grounds
Natural burial grounds around the UK are celebrating their achievements, following the results of The People’s Awards. The awards are based purely on…
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Apr- 2016 -8 AprilEvents
Print-A-Plate announces tour of Scotland
“We always look forward to attending the National Funeral Exhibition in Coventry as it’s an opportunity to catch up with…
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Dec- 2015 -1 DecemberCurrent Affairs
West Lothian funeral director acquires specialist vehicles
Funeral directors Thomas Grieve & Son acquired two custom-built Mercedes vehicles after securing £150,000 funding from Clydesdale Bank in a deal…
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Dec- 2012 -20 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Scotmid invites families to pay tribute with memorial Christmas trees
Scotmid Co-operative funeral directors have set up memorial Christmas trees in their funeral homes as part of a special initiative…
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Nov- 2012 -12 November
Scotmid seven cycle for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres charity
A seven-person team from Scotmid Co-operative Funeral Directors got on their bikes and took part in the Pedal for Scotland…
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