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- 2017 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
Yorkshire Educational & Social Weekend well attended
The Yorkshire Educational & Social Weekend was held at the Palm Court Hotel, Scarborough from the 17 to 19 March…
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Feb- 2017 -8 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Scottish Care reveals failure to plan for a ‘good death’
Scottish Care has launched a new report on Palliative and End of Life Care. It was released on 8 February at an event…
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1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
ONS releases age-standardised mortality rates for 2015
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the age-standardised mortality rate (ASMR) for 2015. The UK saw 1,010.0 deaths per…
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Jan- 2017 -13 JanuaryEvents
Anderson Maguire named Family Business of The Year 2016
Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors has won The Herald’s Family Business of The Year Award (small – medium) 2016. The Awards…
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Dec- 2016 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Good tutoring pays off for Anderson Maguire staff
Martin Hynes (24) has recently been certified with the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) Diploma in Funeral Arranging. He…
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13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Funeral plans must be regulated warns MP
Prepaid funeral plans should be bound by the same rules as other financial services, according to Neil Gray MP. Currently…
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Nov- 2016 -7 NovemberEvents
Road safety charity brings bereavement support seminar to Scotland
Brake, the road safety charity, with the support of Thompsons Solicitors, is encouraging all support professionals and practitioners to attend…
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Oct- 2016 -19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Families face ‘postcode’ lottery for funeral costs
Beareaved families are facing a ‘postcode lottery’ on funeral costs, according to the 2016 Royal London National Funeral Cost Index.…
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Sep- 2016 -16 SeptemberPeople
Norfolk funeral director raises money for charity with canoe challenge
Paul Allcock, his wife Alison, sister Sharon and brothers Philip and Mark, raised more than £1,000 for a mental health charity…
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Jul- 2016 -26 JulyCurrent Affairs
NatWest and RBS could introduce charges for businesses
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which owns NatWest, has said small businesses could be forced to pay charges on credit balances…
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