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- 2016 -18 MarchCurrent Affairs
Small business confidence at lowest level in three years
A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown small business confidence was at the lowest level…
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2 MarchPeople
Funeral director becomes NAFD ‘Approved Tutor’ in record time
David Campbell has broken records by achieving NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) Approved Tutor status by completing the course in…
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Feb- 2016 -1 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Bill to modernise the Scottish burial and cremation sector ‘lacks ambition’
Plans to create a modern burial and cremation sector in Scotland have been branded as lacking ‘detail and ambition’, according…
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Dec- 2015 -22 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors Lift Trophy for Business Innovation at Herald Family Business Awards 2015
Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors have won the award for Business Innovation in the prestigious Herald Family Business Awards 2015. The…
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Sep- 2015 -17 SeptemberPeople
New managing director for Anderson Maguire
Paul Webb has been appointed as the managing director of independent family funeral company, Anderson Maguire. Mr Webb has 30…
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Jul- 2014 -8 July
Funeral firm lends helping hand to local school
A funeral directors in Glasgow has come to the rescue of a local school following an appeal to help fund…
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Apr- 2014 -15 April
Anderson Maguire’s apprentice wins award
One of the top three independent funeral directors in Scotland has seen its apprentice receive the Young Apprentice of the…
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Feb- 2014 -27 FebruaryPeople
Dom Maguire lands achievement award Herald Family Business of the Year Awards
Anderson Maguire, a leading independent family funeral directors in Scotland, has seen its chairman receive an Outstanding Achievement accolade at…
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Aug- 2013 -9 AugustEvents
Colourful Coffins team completes Three Peaks Challenge
Colourful Coffins has raised more than £5000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice and The Anthony Nolan Trust having completed the…
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Jul- 2013 -23 July
NAFD issues new practical guide for supporting bereaved
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has created a practical guide to support the bereaved after the death of…
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