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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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group donates £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK
Westerleigh Group has made a donation of £13,500 to Child Bereavement UK in support of its vital work helping families…
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3 DecemberBusiness
White Dove joins Funeral Partners network
Funeral Partners has announced that White Dove Funeral Home has joined its network of funeral providers. Having been established by…
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Nov- 2024 -11 NovemberFuneral Plans
West Lancashire Crem partners with Our Song Request
West Lancashire Cemetery and Crematorium has partnered with Our Song Request to offer families the option of having studio-quality, custom-created…
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4 NovemberCommunity
Oldham Council instals memorial postbox at Hollinwood Crem
Oldham Council has installed a memorial postbox at Hollinwood Crematorium that will allow relatives to send letters to loved ones…
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Oct- 2024 -15 OctoberBusiness
Scotmid acquires Fosters Funeral Directors
Scotmid Co-op has acquired independent provider Fosters Funeral Directors for an undisclosed amount. The deal is made up of the…
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4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
MPs to vote on assisted dying bill in England and Wales
Labour MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater, will seek to introduce a Private Members’ Bill to enable assisted dying for…
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2 OctoberBusiness
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium recognised for ‘excellent level of service’
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium in Buckinghamshire has been recognised for “an excellent level of provision” by the Federation of Burial and…
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Sep- 2024 -11 SeptemberCommunity
Arun Crematorium hosts dedication service
The Westerleigh Group has formally dedicated Arun Crematorium, one of the most environmentally-friendly crematoriums in the country, to the communities…
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10 SeptemberBusiness
Malone and Fox in Glasgow joins Funeral Partners
Malone and Fox Funeral Directors, based in the Southside of Glasgow, has become the latest funeral provider to join Funeral…
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10 SeptemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group partners with TreeKeeper on tree-mapping
Westerleigh Group has trained all of its grounds team leaders in TreeKeeper, a software that tracks tree data, assesses health…
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