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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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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3 DecemberBusiness
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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Oct- 2018 -11 OctoberFeatures
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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2 OctoberCurrent Affairs
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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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
SAIF calls for regulation of profession
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has said England, Wales and Northern Ireland should follow in Scotland’s…
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