The Scottish Government has today launched public consultations into important matters affecting the future of the funeral profession.
The consultation papers cover:
- Alkaline hydrolysis
- Burial
- Inspection of the funeral sector
- Licensing of funeral directors
In the Scottish Government’s announcement, NAFD Scotland President Mark Shaw welcomed the consultations, saying: “These new regulations, designed to support the oversight of standards in the funeral sector, will provide reassurance and security to bereaved people and funeral directors, while the proposed introduction of alkaline hydrolysis, or water cremation, is a step froward in offering future alternatives to burial and cremation.
“These are incredibly important next steps to support bereaved people, and we urge everyone to have their say.”
Members are urged to read through the consultation and to contribute their views. The NAFD will also respond, providing an overarching perspective on the key issues, on behalf of the whole membership in Scotland.
Find out more about the consultation here: https://consult.gov.scot/burial-cremation/consultation-collection/