ONE of Scotland's largest funeral directors is planning for 24 hour cremations and "funeral broadcasts" to deal with a potential spike in coronavirus deaths. The round-the-clock plans could be put in ...

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to introduce 'boil in a bag' funerals, in the biggest change to Britain's burial rules since cremation was introduced in 1885. This alternative technique, ...

Scotland has become the first country in the UK where water cremations are now legal. The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional ...

Scotland has introduced a massive change to its burial ritual rules after bringing in ‘boil in a bag’ funerals. The alternative technique is being seen as the biggest change to the UK’s body disposal ...

A number of Lanarkshire firms were honoured at the Scottish Funeral Awards. The ceremony puts a spotlight on the Scottish people and businesses who can be trusted in the toughest of times. And the ...

Thousands of grieving families across Scotland are missing out on government support to help cover funeral costs, new figures reveal, according to Advice Direct Scotland. The Funeral Support Payment ...

Hydrolysis uses alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours and is part of demand for more sustainable funerals Scotland has become the first part of the UK to legalise hydrolysis, an ...