Scotmid Funerals Win BIG at 2024 Scottish Funeral Awards
Scotmid Funeral were recently humbled to be recognised for our dedication to serving the communities we work in when they need us most after being named Scotland’s Best Funeral Team as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award for Head of Funerals James Blackburn. Best Team in Scotland! Funeral Manager Darren Gunn accepts the award on […]
Scottish Funeral Traditions
Scottish funerals have naturally changed throughout the years, but have ultimately merged into something that provides comfort to the families and honour the lives of the deceased. This guide into the Scottish funeral traditions aims to explore the key elements that make them unique, offering insights into the rituals, attire and much more that have […]
Cruse Scotland and Scotmid Funerals Thanked By Clients
UNITED BY GRIEF – FINDING FRIENDSHIP THROUGH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT CRUSE SCOTLAND AND SCOTMID FUNERALS THANKED BY CLIENTS Three friends who were brought together online in 2022 through a free grief support service, have reunited in person to thank the charity – Cruse Scotland – as well as Scotmid Funerals who provided the funding […]
Scotmid Funerals Continues To Support NHS Education
Scotmid Funerals were recently invited to talk at study days organised by NHS Lothian and held at The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and The Western General Hospital. Funeral Director Christine Crompton, Embalmer Dawn Quinn and Funeral Arranger Julie Little actively participated to provide information surrounding caring for the person who has died, […]
Maggie’s Centres are our new charity partner for 2024-2025
We’re excited to announce that Maggie’s Centres are our Charity Partner for 2024-2025! Our partnership aims to raise awareness of Maggie’s extensive services and fund 15,000 sessions of cancer support across their centres. Together, we can ensure that no one faces cancer alone. To learn more about Maggie’s and their incredible work, visit: www.maggies.org As a team we […]
Our CEO, John Brodie Retires
Our CEO, John Brodie has retired this week after over 30 years with the society, nearly 20 of those as Chief Executive. John is a Chartered Accountant who worked in an Accountancy Practice before joining the Society in 1993 as Chief Financial Officer. He was appointed acting CEO in 2004 and CEO in February 2005. […]
Scotmid Funerals’ Commitment to Education and Support
We were recently invited to participate in several significant and meaningful events and workshops focused on end-of-life planning. These events aimed to promote understanding and compassion towards those dealing with loss and to support individuals facing grief and end-of-life care. Our team Christine, Andrew, Ian, Danielle, and Hugh actively participated in these initiatives to provide […]
Bruce following in his dad’s footsteps
One of our funeral operatives based at our Forrester Park Edinburgh office is following in his dad’s footsteps. Bruce Lamb was introduced to the funeral directing industry through his dad Derek, who works at our Broxburn office Thomas Brown’s. Great article on Father’s day printed in the Scottish Sun newspaper. You can read the article […]