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Bodies being prepared for Scottish funerals in sheds, garages and kitchens, says official report

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 themselves an embalmer – someone who prepares bodies for burial or cremation, without the need to undertake any training.

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