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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Aug- 2017 -30 AugustCurrent Affairs
Funeral debt has risen to £160m
The Royal London National Funeral Cost Index 2017 has revealed that the average cost of a funeral has increased to £3,784.…
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11 AugustCurrent Affairs
Scotland plans new benefit to tackle funeral poverty
The Scottish Government aims to launch a new Funeral Expense Assistance benefit by summer 2019, to help people who are…
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Jul- 2017 -18 JulyCurrent Affairs
AOIC boss shares his views on regulation
Funeral sector chiefs will meet later this year to discuss regulation, including the work of professional Celebrants. The issue had…
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Jun- 2017 -30 JuneCurrent Affairs
CBCE 2017 takes place from July 3-5
Cremation & Burial Communication & Education 2017 (CBCE) will be taking place at Stratford Manor in Stratford-upon-Avon, from 3-5 July.…
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16 JuneCurrent Affairs
“Deeply troubling” increase in deaths on Scotland’s roads
Transport Scotland has released provisional headline figures for road casualties reported to the police in Scotland in 2016. They show…
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2 JuneEvents
Funeral director drives 3,000 miles for charity challenge
Funeral director Richard Cumming will drive over 3000 miles in summer 2017 to raise money for two charities. His cross-Europe journey supports…
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May- 2017 -19 MayCurrent Affairs
CBCE reveals speaker line up for 2017
The Cremation and Burial, Communication and Education Event (CBCE) has released its speaker line up for 2017. The three day…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
First ever Inspector of Funeral Directors announced
The Scottish Government has appointed Scotland’s first ever Inspector of Funeral Directors. Natalie McKail, who will take up post in…
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Apr- 2017 -6 AprilCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors will work with Scottish Government to introduce regulation
Funeral directors from across Scotland have committed to work with the Scottish Government to introduce regulation to the sector. Members…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Funeral directors to discuss implications of burial and cremation bill passed by Scottish Parliament
Scottish funeral directors will soon be meeting to discuss the ways in which upcoming regulation of the funeral sector may…
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