Scotland

Scottish funeral director takes presidential chain at SAIF

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) is to be headed by a Scottish funeral director for…

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Kee Cup celebrates 25th year at Turnberry Resort

Charity event and golf competition, the Kee Cup, will be held at the Trump Turnberry Resort in Ayshire, Scotland as…

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NAFD confirms support for UK statutory regulation

Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have given their backing to…

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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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New Scottish gov scheme to help 40 percent more people with funerals

The Scottish government is expected to help 40 percent more people on low incomes to pay for funerals with the…

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Caledonia Cremation launches Christmas appeal

Scotland’s only charity-owned funeral director has launched a Christmas fundraising campaign to support bereaved families. Over 1,000 families will lose…

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Established family business in Scotland joins Funeral Partners

Long-established family business Ian Brown Funeral Directors in Carstairs has become a part of Funeral Partners as the company focuses…

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Not-for-profit funeral director wins UK Social Enterprise Award

The country’s only not-for-profit funeral director, Caledonia Cremation, was named ‘One to Watch’ at the UK Social Enterprise Awards in…

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Respecting the hearse

A small town coming to a standstill as the funeral profession passes through is an image ingrained in British culture.…

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Police investigate London cemetery over fears of graves ‘disappearing’

Police have opened an investigation into Tottenham Park cemetery after human remains were found uncovered on the site by a…

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