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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Jun- 2019 -27 JuneCharity
Hilary J Grainger OBE to be next chair of Cremation Society
The Cremation Society has announced that professor Hilary Grainger OBE as been elected as its next chair. She will succeed…
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May- 2019 -2 MayCurrent Affairs
UKWF and Marsden respond to new Scottish crematorium regulations
The new regulation for crematoriums in Scotland, which came into effect in April, is placing greater emphasis on weighing and…
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Apr- 2019 -16 AprilCharity
Welsh and Scottish charities benefit from legacy income boost
Welsh and Scottish charities are outperforming charities in England and those with a UK-wide remit in terms of growth in…
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4 AprilTrade Organisations
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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Mar- 2019 -14 MarchCharity
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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Feb- 2019 -13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
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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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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21 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
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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Dec- 2018 -19 DecemberBusiness
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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14 DecemberBusiness
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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