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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Jun- 2023 -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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Feb- 2023 -27 FebruaryFuneral Plans
William Purves urges govt to legalise greener funeral options
William Purves funeral directors has urged the government to invest in and legalise greener cremation options as burial and flame…
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15 FebruaryCharity
Caledonia Funeral Aid to enlist more volunteers
Caledonia Funeral Aid, a charity that provides free practical and emotional support to the bereaved in Scotland, has pledged to…
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10 FebruaryBusiness
Waseley Hills Crematorium celebrates one-year anniversary
Waseley Hills Crematorium has celebrated its one-year anniversary serving the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire. It is…
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Jan- 2023 -1 JanuaryBusiness
Westerleigh partners with EverWith on memorial jewellery
Owner and operator of crematoria and cemeteries, Westerleigh Group, has announced a new partnership with EverWith, the designer and manufacturer…
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