Tag: Funeral

Scots family give four-month-old hamster proper send off – with order of service, hymns, poetry recital and tributes

A SCOTS family held a funeral for their four-month-old hamster - complete with an order of service, tributes, hymns and a poetry recital. Megan Syme...

Millions paid out in funeral support scheme

Almost 6,000 people received a Funeral Support Payment in its first full year, according to statistics published today. Since it started making payments last September,...

Funeral Support Payment to be increased

  Extra support will be made available for people on low income benefits to pay for the cost of a funeral. The Funeral Support Payment’s rate...

Hilarious moment partying pals hold “funeral service” for passed-out pal

HILARIOUS video shows group of friends holding a "funeral" for their passed out pal at the end of a heavy night. The comical scene was...

Leading Scottish funeral directors secure undisclosed sum from Barclays to help with future growth

One of Scotland’s largest independent funeral directors has secured an undisclosed funding package from Barclays to finance the purchase of Paisley Crematorium. Fosters Family Funeral...

Son leaves mum’s body in morgue for 13 weeks as he crowdfunds cash to avoid pauper’s funeral

A GRIEVING son has left his mother's body in a mortuary for 13 weeks while he tries to crowdfund cash for her funeral. William Neil...

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