Standards for mortuary services: guidance published by the Scottish Ministers, Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Standards summary

Standard 1: Leadership and governance

Each organisation demonstrates effective leadership and governance in the delivery and management of its mortuary service.

Standard 2: Dignified and respectful care of the deceased

Each organisation's mortuary service is respectful of the deceased's wishes, spiritual, faith and cultural values, beliefs, identity, dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Standard 3: Supporting the needs of people who are bereaved

Each organisation ensures people who are bereaved receive information, care and support reflective of their needs and circumstances whilst the deceased is in the care of the mortuary service.

Standard 4: Education, training and support for staff

Each organisation demonstrates its commitment to the education, training and support of all staff involved in the care of the deceased and support of people who are bereaved, appropriate to roles and workplace setting.