The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.

A BIZARRE new type of “water cremation” funeral that dissolves dead bodies has been introduced to the UK. The controversial ...

The environmentally-friendly water cremations are already carried out in Ireland, Canada and the US and now they are coming ...

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to introduce water cremation. The process, known as hydrolysis, offers an environmentally friendly alternative to burial or traditional cremation as the ...

Scotland has introduced a massive change to its burial ritual rules after bringing in ‘boil in a bag’ funerals. The ...

The environmentally-friendly water cremations are already carried out in Ireland, Canada and the US and now they are coming ...

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 ...

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Nicola Sturgeon has said it was an “honour to represent Scotland” as leaders from across the globe joined with the royal family and other mourners at the Queen’s state funeral. King Charles III 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 ...