The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, who was Scotland's first deputy first minister, died last month at the age 71.

It can be paid either to parents and families, or the funeral director who is helping to plan the funeral. The payment can ...

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 ...

Police Scotland has received complaints from more than 70 people as investigations continue into the alleged mismanagement of human remains and funds at a former funeral firm. Operation Koine was ...

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 ...