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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Jan- 2024 -10 JanuaryFuneral Plans
Angus Council restricts advance lairs sales amid burial plot shortage
Angus Council has restricted the advance sales of lairs in some cemeteries, as the local authority’s burial grounds have less…
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Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberCharity
Westerleigh Group gifts £25k to Child Bereavement UK
Westerleigh Group has gifted £25k to Child Bereavement UK towards its vital work helping families to rebuild their lives when…
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Nov- 2023 -23 NovemberCharity
Foster’s Funeral Directors launches Xmas appeal for women’s aid
Foster’s Funeral Directors has launched a Christmas appeal for local women’s aid charities, with the aim to provide support and…
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1 NovemberBusiness
Westerleigh Group to open new Kent crematorium
Westerleigh Group has announced that it is set to open a brand-new Crematorium which will serve the communities in and…
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Oct- 2023 -6 OctoberCommunity
Great Glen to host Baby Loss Awareness service on Monday
Great Glen Crematorium will be hosting a special memorial service on Monday 9 October to bring people together to remember,…
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Sep- 2023 -13 SeptemberCharity
Golden Charter employee fundraising day generates £1,225 for charity
Funeral plan provider Golden Charter has raised over £1,225 for charity through an employee fundraising event held at its headquarters…
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6 SeptemberLatest News
CWGC team completes ground works at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery
A team of four Common Wealth Grave Commission (CWGC) operational staff in Scotland has completed ground works at the Lyness…
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4 SeptemberTrade Organisations
NAFD Scotland welcomes gov’s funeral sector consultation
NAFD Scotland president, Mark Shaw, has welcomed the Scottish government’s public consultations into important matters affecting the future of the…
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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustCommunity
Manchester’s cemeteries receives Green Flag Award
Manchester’s cemeteries and green spaces across the city have been awarded the Green Flag Award. The Green Flag Awards are…
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21 AugustEvents
Westerleigh Group shortlisted for 2023 Good Funeral Awards
Westerleigh Group has revealed that it has three shortlisted finalists in the 2023 Good Funeral Awards. The group’s Great Glen…
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