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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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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Mar- 2013 -19 MarchPeople
Funeralcare regional manager clocks up 20 years’ service
Dunfermline-based Andrew Beveridge recently celebrated 20 years of service with the Co-operative Funeralcare. The regional manager began his career with…
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1 March
Champions crowned at Funeralcare curling championships
The Co-operative Funeralcare recently sponsored the Scottish National Curling Championships for the second year running. Scotland’s finest curling teams gathered…
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Dec- 2012 -20 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Scotmid invites families to pay tribute with memorial Christmas trees
Scotmid Co-operative funeral directors have set up memorial Christmas trees in their funeral homes as part of a special initiative…
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Nov- 2012 -27 November
Scotmid staff “honoured” to attend Cross Party Group reception at Scottish Parliament
Scotmid Co-operative representatives attended the Funerals and Bereavement Cross-Party Group reception at the Scottish Parliament on 14 November and were…
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12 November
Scotmid seven cycle for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres charity
A seven-person team from Scotmid Co-operative Funeral Directors got on their bikes and took part in the Pedal for Scotland…
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5 November
Co-operative Group announces Carers Trust as charity of the year
The Co-operative Group (Co-op) has announced its charity of the year for 2013 – in the Carers Trust. The charity,…
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