Funeral Industry News
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Guidance for Storage of the deceased by Funeral Directors prior to the issue of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death
15th August 2024 by funeral-industry-news
The Deaths in the Community Working Group have released guidance for funeral directors outlining what to do when caring for the deceased prior to the provision of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) by a registered medical practitioner. There may be a delay for a number of reasons such as public holiday long...
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Updated Draft Funeral Director: Code of Practice
23rd January 2023 by funeral-industry-news
Today (23 January) an updated draft of the Funeral Director: Code of Practice was published. The updated draft Code will be key to underpinning the statutory inspection of funeral directors in Scotland. The first iteration of the draft Code was published on the Scottish Government website in June 2019. It was developed with significant input...
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Funeral Sector Inspectorate and Funeral Director Licensing
23rd May 2022 by funeral-industry-news
We are progressing implementation of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 and the related regulations, codes of practice and guidance which will impact the funeral sector. Please look out for our postcard requesting you to provide us with some information about your business. Why we need your information We are setting up the Funeral...
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GUIDANCE TO FUNERAL DIRECTORS’ BUSINESSES, CREMATION AUTHORITIES AND BURIAL AUTHORITIES ON EXEMPTIONS FROM COVID SELF-ISOLATION
23rd December 2021 by funeral-industry-news
Critical workers exemption The Scottish Government has confirmed that businesses and organisations providing vital public services and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) industries can apply an exemption to allow critical / essential workers to volunteer to leave self-isolation and return to work, in certain limited circumstances, to allow vital services to continue. Businesses and...
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COVID-19: Updates on Regulations and Guidance, Face Coverings and Supplementary Form for Cremation
16th December 2021 by funeral-industry-news
Regulations and guidance: On 14 December the First Minister outlined new measures and guidance that will come into effect tomorrow, 17 December, in order to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and to support staff and those arranging funerals. Businesses have a duty to manage workplace risks under existing health and safety legislation, in addition to...
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Main Guidance Documents Updated In Advance Of Monday 2 November
30th October 2020 by funeral-industry-news
Today (30 October) we have updated our 3 main guidance documents for the funeral industry: the funeral director guidance; funeral services guidance; and burial and cremation authorities guidance. Each has been updated to account for the new system of local protection levels, which will be introduced from Monday 2 November. Scotland’s Strategic Framework sets out the...
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The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Pandemic Response Planning Guide 2nd Edition Available Now
20th October 2020 by funeral-industry-news
The NAFD originally made their Pandemic Response Planning Guide available for all funeral directors back in March 2020. They have recently released the 2nd edition of the guide this October, which has again been made available to both NAFD members and non-members alike. There are a number of supporting documents to accompany the guide. These...
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Using Outside Speakers At Crematoriums
19th October 2020 by funeral-industry-news
Cremation authorities are respectfully asked to discontinue using speakers outside at crematoriums for all funerals. Funeral services are restricted to a maximum of 20 people attending a funeral service to protect public health. The use of speakers to broadcast a funeral service can mean others above the maximum number are more likely to gather together...
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Funerals And Wakes Exempt From New Restrictions
9th October 2020 by funeral-industry-news
The First Minister announced on 7 October some tightening of restrictions including for bars and restaurants across Scotland. In specific areas of Scotland: Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire & Arran, Lothian and Forth Valley, those measures are even more restrictive. A funeral service, as well as a funeral reception/ wake are exempt from the...
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Carrying The Cords And Coffin
7th October 2020 by funeral-industry-news
Prior to the pandemic, family members could participate in the lowering or carrying of the coffin at the crematorium or the burial ground. They were routinely assisted and directed by funeral directors and/ or their staff, or at burial grounds, burial ground staff, in doing so. As experienced professionals, funeral directors, their staff, or the...
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