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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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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Jul- 2024 -19 JulyBusiness
FBCA awards top marks to Stirlingshire Crematorium
Stirlingshire Crematorium has announced that a second inspection by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA) resulted in top…
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12 JulyCharity
Westerleigh Group pledges £15k fund for 20 charities at NFE
Westerleigh Group has pledged a £15k charity fund at this year’s National Funeral Exhibition (NFE), which has been split between…
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10 JulyFuneral Plans
Sedgemoor Crematorium to offer twilight services
Sedgemoor Crematorium is expanding the funeral options it offers to local families by introducing new twilight services. The bereaved can…
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Jun- 2024 -13 JuneCharity
Fosters Family raises over £1k for Alzheimer Scotland
Fosters Family Funeral Directors has hit its fundraising target and raised over £1k in support of Alzheimer Scotland with its…
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