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James Blackburn🇺🇦

@jamescblackburn

Funeral professional since 1989, Scotmid Co-operative Funerals since 2008. Keen cyclist. Views expressed are mine alone.

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The Royal British Legion launches their annual #PoppyAppeal today. 🇬🇧 Wearing a poppy is one way to thank the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make to protect our freedom. 🙏 @PoppyLegion


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Our Annual General Meetings are just around the corner! Make sure to register before 9am on Monday 22nd April 2024 to secure your spot⏰ Find all event details & register here👇 bit.ly/4cwJjWu


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Livestream scammers are targeting #funerals. Listen to @NAFD_SCOTLAND's Nick Britten on @BBCRadioScot on what to look for. "It can be difficult to distinguish them from genuine services. Get any livestream link from your funeral director." From 1hr 23mins bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

bbc.co.uk

BBC Radio Scotland - Drivetime, 04/04/2024

Breaking down the days talking points with comment and opinion.


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In this article for @Telegraph, NAFD Chief Executive Andrew Judd argues that the responsibility for ensuring all UK funeral firms are held to the same high standards should not be borne alone by trade associations, but underpinned by @GOVUK too. telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/1…

telegraph.co.uk

Government warned four years ago that funeral directors should be regulated

Watchdog made recommendation in 2020 in order to monitor ‘care of the deceased’


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Join us for an exclusive tour of a RNLI Lifeboat Station!🛥 Learn about the heroic work of volunteer crews safeguarding lives at sea🌊🙌 Booking is essential — find event info & register here👉 bit.ly/4aahUaM 📸Credit: Mark Speight / Nicholas Leach

Scotmid's tweet image. Join us for an exclusive tour of a RNLI Lifeboat Station!🛥

Learn about the heroic work of volunteer crews safeguarding lives at sea🌊🙌

Booking is essential — find event info & register here👉 bit.ly/4aahUaM

📸Credit: Mark Speight / Nicholas Leach

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“All the funeral directors I’ve met in my career have been nothing but incredibly caring, incredibly kind, incredibly professional.” Julie Dunk of @InstituteCCM talking to @EvanHD on @BBCRadio4 this evening. Listen from 43:30: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…


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As of March next year, funeral directors in Scotland will be subject to the @scotgov Code of Practice and inspections regime,  a statutory Code designed to safeguard the care and dignity of deceased, & ensure transparency for bereaved families.

The public should feel assured that #deceased loved ones are safe & secure. All #funeral homes must be held to the same high standard & the responsibility should not be borne alone by trade associations but underpinned by @GOVUK. nafd.org.uk/2024/03/12/naf…



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We’re holding a ‘darts and raffle day’ fundraising event at the Westsider EH14 2SW for Scotmid’s charity of the year @RNLI tomorrow (Saturday) at 12:00 to 18:00. Everyone’s welcome. @scotmid #charity

Scotmidfunerals's tweet image. We’re holding a ‘darts and raffle day’ fundraising event at the Westsider EH14 2SW for Scotmid’s charity of the year @RNLI tomorrow (Saturday) at 12:00 to 18:00. Everyone’s welcome. @scotmid #charity

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Today we took delivery of two new vehicles a Mercedes Hearse and Limousine. Special thanks to Axle from Russell's Vehicle Management for his safe delivery and also to Tony from Coleman Milne for overseeing the handover. #Colemanmilne #Russelsvehiclemanagement #Funeralvehicles

Scotmidfunerals's tweet image. Today we took delivery of two new vehicles a Mercedes Hearse and Limousine. Special thanks to Axle from Russell's Vehicle Management for his safe delivery and also to Tony from Coleman Milne for overseeing the handover.
#Colemanmilne
#Russelsvehiclemanagement
#Funeralvehicles

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The Scottish Government has confirmed today that the Funeral Director Code of Practice will come into force on March 1st 2025, by which time all Funeral Director firms must, said Public Health Minister Jenni Minto, be “fully compliant”.


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Today’s @BBCRadio4 Moneybox is looking at an identity theft #scam affecting bereaved families arranging a #funeral, with @NickBritten on for @NAFD_UK. From 12.05: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…


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The @scotgov Funeral Director Code of Practice has been approved by committee and will now go before MSPs for final approval, no set time but expected to be in the next few weeks #funeral #standards


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Breaking news this morning for funeral directors operating in Scotland 👇:

The @scotgov Funeral Director Code of Practice has been approved by committee and will now go before MSPs for final approval, no set time but expected to be in the next few weeks #funeral #standards



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We’re very proud of Bruce, so pleased he enjoys the role.

Funeral Operative, Bruce spoke with @TheSun to share his experience of joining the @Scotmidfunerals Team at just 19 years old. Bruce has surprised people by following in his father's footsteps, while redefining the role👏 Read the full article here👉bit.ly/3HgaOVK

Scotmid's tweet image. Funeral Operative, Bruce spoke with @TheSun to share his experience of joining the @Scotmidfunerals Team at just 19 years old.

Bruce has surprised people by following in his father's footsteps, while redefining the role👏

Read the full article here👉bit.ly/3HgaOVK
Scotmid's tweet image. Funeral Operative, Bruce spoke with @TheSun to share his experience of joining the @Scotmidfunerals Team at just 19 years old.

Bruce has surprised people by following in his father's footsteps, while redefining the role👏

Read the full article here👉bit.ly/3HgaOVK


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William Caw, Master Joiner & Carpenter, was one of the founding members of St Cuthbert’s Cooperative in 1859 - what is now Scotmid. He’s the fourth founder we’ve found at Dalry so far! 🛒🪦🌳

DalryCemetery's tweet image. William Caw, Master Joiner & Carpenter, was one of the founding members of St Cuthbert’s Cooperative in 1859 - what is now Scotmid. He’s the fourth founder we’ve found at Dalry so far! 🛒🪦🌳

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We held Christmas Services of Remembrance during December in Motherwell @motherwellsouth Edinburgh @oldparishcors and Thomas Brown Funerals in Broxburn, where £891.26 was raised for our charity of the year @RNLI. Thank you to everyone who contributed. @scotmid #charity

Scotmidfunerals's tweet image. We held Christmas Services of Remembrance during December in Motherwell @motherwellsouth Edinburgh @oldparishcors and Thomas Brown Funerals in Broxburn, where £891.26 was raised for our charity of the year @RNLI. Thank you to everyone who contributed. @scotmid #charity

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We’re available for families 24 hours a day on the phone during the Christmas holiday period. Our amazing team are here to help. Please see our office opening hours during the holiday period. @scotmid #christmas #workingatchristmas #funerals scotmidfunerals.coop/about-us/chris…

Scotmidfunerals's tweet image. We’re available for families 24 hours a day on the phone during the Christmas holiday period. Our amazing team are here to help. Please see our office opening hours during the holiday period. @scotmid #christmas #workingatchristmas #funerals 

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Congratulations to NAFD immediate past president John Adams on raising £55,000 for @cbukhelp through his tireless campaigning. The funds will provide 55 families with full bereavement support for 12 Months. Congratulations also to Westerleigh Group for raising a further £15,000.

NAFD_UK's tweet image. Congratulations to NAFD immediate past president John Adams on raising £55,000 for @cbukhelp through his tireless campaigning. The funds will provide 55 families with full bereavement support for 12 Months. Congratulations also to Westerleigh Group for raising a further £15,000.
NAFD_UK's tweet image. Congratulations to NAFD immediate past president John Adams on raising £55,000 for @cbukhelp through his tireless campaigning. The funds will provide 55 families with full bereavement support for 12 Months. Congratulations also to Westerleigh Group for raising a further £15,000.

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Cruse Scotland provides bereavement support across many vital services to children, young people and adults. We are here regardless of your relationship to the deceased or how recent or long ago the death happened. crusescotland.org.uk/how-can-we-hel… #nationalgriefawarenessweek

CruseScotland's tweet image. Cruse Scotland provides bereavement support across many vital services to children, young people and adults. We are here regardless of your relationship to the deceased or how recent or long ago the death happened. 
 crusescotland.org.uk/how-can-we-hel… 
#nationalgriefawarenessweek

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We’re holding a Christmas Service of Remembrance at 2:00pm on Saturday 9th December at Corstorphine Parish Church everyone’s welcome. You’ll also be able to support our charity partners @RNLI #christmas #Christmasremembrance @scotmid scotmidfunerals.coop/about-us/chris…

Scotmidfunerals's tweet image. We’re holding a Christmas Service of Remembrance at 2:00pm on Saturday 9th December at Corstorphine Parish Church everyone’s welcome. You’ll also be able to support our charity partners @RNLI

#christmas #Christmasremembrance @scotmid

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