Scotland
Scotland’s funeral profession operates under a distinct legal and regulatory framework, with devolved policies shaping burial and cremation practices, inspections, and licensing requirements. Funeral Service Times reports on developments across the Scottish funeral sector, including government consultations, local authority operations, business news, and service delivery trends. Coverage supports funeral directors, crematoria staff, cemetery managers, and sector suppliers in Scotland with timely, relevant insight into policy changes, regional challenges, and professional standards unique to the Scottish context.
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Dec- 2025 -16 DecemberTrade Organisations
SAIF backs Scottish legislation to allow water cremation
The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has welcomed the Scottish government’s legislation that would allow alkaline hydrolysis,…
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Nov- 2025 -27 NovemberEvents
Westerleigh crems to host Xmas carol and memorial services
Westerleigh Group has announced it will hold Christmas carol and memorial services across its network of crematoria in December, offering…
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20 NovemberBusiness
William Purves gains Scotland’s first Cyber Essentials certificate
William Purves Funeral Directors has become the first funeral director in Scotland to gain Cyber Essentials certification, a UK government-backed…
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19 NovemberBusiness
EoE Co-op unveils digital system to streamline funeral operations
East of England Co-op Funeral Services has completed a company-wide rollout of a digital management platform as part of a…
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6 NovemberCommunity
Falkirk Council eyes first long-term bereavement strategy
Falkirk Council has revealed that a discussion on its first bereavement strategy is being held at an executive meeting today…
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Oct- 2025 -28 OctoberFuneral Plans
East Lothian crem opens with new digital personalisation tech
East Lothian Crematorium and Memorial Gardens has officially opened in Musselburgh, offering digital technology that allows families to personalise funeral…
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27 OctoberBusiness
Crematoria in Scotland found to perform to high standard
Scotland’s funeral industry continues to perform to a “good or high standard” across all crematoria, according to an annual report…
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3 OctoberBusiness
Westerleigh Group launches podcast series on death and funerals
Westerleigh Group has launched a podcast series exploring death, grief and memorialisation in an effort to encourage more open conversations…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberBusiness
Westerleigh to expand immersive funeral tech to two more crems
Westerleigh Group has announced fresh plans to install immersive audio-visual technology at two more of its crematoria, expanding a project…
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Aug- 2025 -15 AugustPeople
Golden Charter appoints new CEO and chair
Golden Charter has announced the appointment of Chris Wilson as its new chief executive officer starting from 1 September, with…
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