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‘Unethical’ practices at crematorium

“Unethical and abhorrent practices” have been highlighted in a report at Aberdeen Crematorium, where babies were cremated with unrelated and…

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New Scottish president of SAIF announced

An Edinburgh based funeral director, Mark Porteous of Mark Porteous Funeral Directors, has been appointed as the new Scottish president…

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SAIF launches new webinars

SAIF has launched a new series of webinars to help those with busy schedules. The webinars are targeting at members…

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Hearse smashed into by bin lorry wheel

A funeral procession was disrupted when a bin lorry wheel flew up and smashed into a hearse. Scottish recycling firm,…

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Family left devastated after mourner takes funeral ‘selfie’

A family has been left in shock as a mourner took a photo of a deceased young man as he…

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Ticket touts cash in on free Muhammad Ali memorial ceremony

Ticket touts have attempted to make money on Muhammad Ali’s funeral ceremony by selling free tickets for a profit.  …

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Coastal deaths at five year high

The number of deaths at the UK coast has reached a five year high, with 168 people losing their lives,…

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Crisis meeting called for cemetery

Grieving relatives have been left upset following a spate of thefts, damage and anti-social behaviour at a Staveley cemetery. Toby Perkins,…

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Coronation Street actress supports charity event

Thelma Barlow, who played Mavis in the soap opera Coronation Street, helped raise almost £1,000 for charity. The much-loved Dorset-resident, 86,…

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Jewellery stolen at York funeral directors

Jewellery from deceased people has been stolen during a theft at a York funeral directors. Thieves took off with a…

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