The funeral Mass is an important moment of prayer and faith after the death of a loved one - but it is not the appropriate time for eulogies, which are better suited for the funeral reception, said ...

THE funeral of a tragic Scots schoolgirl who died in a suspected drug death will take place on what should have been her 12th ...

A NEW “Scottish funeral bond” and funeral benefit are to be introduced to help prevent the loss of a loved one being compounded by debt. SNP Equalities Secretary Angela Constance set out in the ...

Friends and family of Alex Salmond stood proudly waving Scottish Independence flags as the late former minister's body was today repatriated to Scotland. It was a sight to behold as Salmond's coffin, ...

Almost 6,000 Scots were given financial support to avoid the risk of a "pauper's funeral". A public fund paid £8.7 million to people who lost a loved one since it was set up in September last year.

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Rogue undertakers are preparing bodies for funerals in sheds, garages and even kitchens, a report to the Scottish Government claims. Under current laws, anyone can open a funeral company or call ...

It may come as a surprise that until very recently, anyone in the UK could trade as a funeral director with the basic facilities of transport and storage. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...

SCOTTISH schools have announced their closure plans for the Queen's funeral bank holiday. It was announced at the weekend that the state funeral on Monday, September 19, will be a bank holiday after ...

So, what does this regulation mean for families in 2025? Leslie Stewart, Funeral Director and Regional Manager of William Purves Funeral Directors in the Borders shares all you need to know. For ...