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Reconstruction course

The William Purves Embalming Academy Post-Mortem Reconstruction course took place on 9 to 13 April at Edinburgh University Anatomy. Here,… Read more >

Key Edinburgh landmark restored

Edinburgh-based William Purves stepped up at the last minute to repair the broken headstone of Greyfriars Bobby’s master, one of… Read more >

Post-mortem reconstruction

An intensive five-day course on post-mortem reconstruction has provided a hands-on approach to facial reconstruction. The William Purves Embalming Academy… Read more >

Reconstruction after post-mortems

An intensive course on post-mortem reconstruction has provided some of the country’s best embalmers with additional skills to help their… Read more >

Moral injury

Many teams are still reeling from the first wave of COVID-19, but now, facing more trauma and restrictions, are we… Read more >
Scottish Government acknowledges funeral directors

The role funeral directors played in assisting the Scottish Government throughout the pandemic has been praised by Joe Fitzpatrick, the… Read more >
Podcast: A funeral director’s view on the Agreement

The Partnership Podcast’s newest episode gives one independent funeral director’s view on regulating pre-paid plans and his confidence in signing… Read more >
In memory of Matthew

Seeking nominees sought for the IFD College and The Matthew Gallagher Achievement Award At the end of 2019, a much-loved… Read more >
Dr Bill: Making a difference

One of the best loved songs of the 20th century was The Sound of Silence, written and performed by Paul… Read more >