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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Aug- 2023 -16 AugustLatest News
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium receives Green Flag Award
Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium has been awarded the Green Flag, which officially recognises well managed parks and green…
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15 AugustEvents
West Berkshire Crematorium announces September open day
West Berkshire Crematorium has issued an open invitation to local people to visit its grounds on Monday 18 September. The…
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Jul- 2023 -13 JulyBusiness
Westerleigh Group opens Mercia Forest Crematorium
The Westerleigh Group has announced the opening of its new Mercia Forest Crematorium in the Midlands. The new crematorium is…
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneBusiness
Basildon and District Cemetery celebrates 25 years in business
Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium has completed 25 years of serving local families. Basildon and District Cemetery and Crematorium…
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15 JuneCharity
Westerleigh Group names Dementia UK as new charity partner
Westerleigh Group has named Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, as its new corporate charity partner and aims to…
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May- 2023 -26 MayBusiness
Torbay Cemetery and Crematorium to offer Father’s Day tribute scheme
Torbay Cemetery and Crematorium in Devon has announced plans for a number of Father’s Day tributes. On Father’s Day people…
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10 MayTrade Organisations
NAFD warns of ‘fragmented’ death management services in new report
The NAFD has warned that funeral directors are unable to protect bereaved families from a “fragmented” death management system that…
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3 MayBusiness
William Purves celebrates 135 years in business
The independent family-run funeral director, William Purves, has recently celebrated its 135th anniversary. Established in 1888 by a craftsman and…
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Apr- 2023 -21 AprilLatest News
New Forest Crematorium celebrates one-year anniversary
New Forest Crematorium has celebrated its one-year anniversary serving communities in and around New Milton, Bournemouth and Christchurch. It is…
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Mar- 2023 -13 MarchCommunity
Westerleigh Group to open Arun Crematorium this summer
Westerleigh Group has announced that a brand new crematorium is being built in Yapton, West Sussex, with plans to officially…
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