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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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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8 JulyCurrent Affairs
ICCM urges govt to recognise cemetery and crem staff as key workers
The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) has called on the government to clarify whether cemetery and crematorium staff…
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Jun- 2025 -25 JuneCharity
Funeral team climbs five isles for lung cancer charity
Ian Brown Funeral Directors in Carstairs, Scotland, has announced that its team is in the midst of completing a five-island…
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May- 2025 -23 MayBusiness
Two Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent level of service’
Two Westerleigh Group crematoria have been recently praised by industry inspectors for providing an “excellent level of service provision”. Parndon…
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Mar- 2025 -14 MarchBusiness
Westerleigh crematoria praised for ‘excellent service’ by FBCA
Westerleigh Group has revealed that three of its crematoria have recently received high praise from official inspectors from the Federation…
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5 MarchFuneral Plans
UK spends £2.3bn on funerals despite fewer deaths, research finds
People in the UK spent around £2.3bn on funerals last year, despite the fact that fewer people died compared with…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryCharity Special
World Horse Welfare: helping all horses, ponies, donkeys and mules across the world
World Horse Welfare is the only charity working to help all horses, ponies, donkeys and mules across the world. Internationally,…
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24 FebruaryBusiness Bites
What to know about the new Scottish funeral regulations
The end-of-life sector in Scotland is a few weeks away from a huge step-change. On March 1, a new funeral…
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14 FebruaryBusiness
Funeral Partners acquires ‘record’ number of businesses in 2024
Funeral Partners has revealed that 2024 was its busiest calendar year on record, having acquired a “record-breaking” 12 new businesses…
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Dec- 2024 -20 DecemberFuneral Plans
Westerleigh Group officially opens Bishopbriggs Crem near Glasgow
Westerleigh Group has officially opened Bishopbriggs Crematorium, a new facility to the north east of Glasgow. Bishopbriggs Crematorium is Westerleigh’s…
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