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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Feb- 2022 -14 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAFD reshapes senior team as part of five-year strategy
Jon Levett, CEO of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), has launched the process of reshaping the association’s team…
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11 FebruaryPeople
Westerleigh welcomes new regional manager in Scotland
The new regional manager for Westerleigh Group in Scotland, Bryon Ferguson, has said he aims to “take service delivery to…
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Jan- 2022 -19 JanuaryCharity
Charity runs first ever pay-what-you-can funerals through Jan
A charity-owned funeral director has responded to the current Covid and cost of living crisis by offering pay-what-you can funerals…
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17 JanuaryPeople
Cam Valley Crematorium appoints new site manager
The Westerleigh Group has appointed Sam Cunningham as the new site manager for Cam Valley Crematorium, which serves the communities…
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5 JanuaryLatest News
Westerleigh Group appoints new CEO
Westerleigh Group has announced that Debbie Smith will take up the role of CEO from 10 January 2022. Westerleigh Group…
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Nov- 2021 -26 NovemberCommunity
New crematorium to open in the West Midlands
A new crematorium is being built to serve the communities of South Birmingham, Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire, and is due…
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18 NovemberLatest News
Westerleigh Group to hold in-person Christmas remembrance services
Westerleigh Group’s crematoria across the UK will welcome guests back in-person for their annual Christmas carol and remembrance services in…
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11 NovemberEvents
Wessex Vale wins best AGFD Crematorium award
Wessex Vale Crematorium in Hampshire has been named Crematorium of the Year by the Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD).…
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Aug- 2021 -24 AugustBusiness
Westerleigh Group marks Covid-19 with 34 memorials
Westerleigh Group has announced that 34 memorials to mark the Covid-19 pandemic were unveiled throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The…
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13 AugustPeople
Fosters names Fiona Shaw as funeral arranger
Fosters Family Funeral Home has announced the appointment of Fiona Shaw as a funeral arranger in the group’s Bellshill branch. …
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