Leading independent family funeral directors, Anderson Maguire, is one of only two funeral directors in Scotland to offer DNA Memorial.  The death of a loved one has traditionally meant the loss of family history. Memories fade and so does important information such as genealogical heritage and medical history. Questions of “where do we come from” and “what diseases did we inherit in our genes” will be asked many generations from now. DNA provides important and relevant information of a family’s genealogical and medical history.

 

Manging Director of Anderson Maguire, Paul Webb, commented:

DNA Memorial provides a family the last opportunity to collect the treasure of their deceased loved ones DNA; information for generations to come. We collect your loved one’s DNA and our proprietary process that allows for room temperature storage indefinitely. DNA allows heirs the opportunity to track, diagnose and prevent everything from simple skin disorders to terminal cancer. The more familial DNA that is preserved, the more doctors have to work with in genetic medicine. A family’s genetic legacy is valuable in this era of genetics.

 

ENDS                                                                                                                                     October 2015

Media Information:

Tricia Ward, TWPR.                                          Tel: 07968 842792                             Email: tricia@twardpr.com

 

Notes to Editors:

  • Anderson Maguire was founded by Dom Maguire in 1982.
  • It is one of the top three independent family run funeral directors in Scotland
  • Dom Maguire has held the position of PR officer for the National Association of Funeral Directors since 1999
  • Dom Maguire was the inaugural President in Scotland of the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF).  He has also served on the Cross-party Parliamentary Group on Funerals and Bereavement at Holyrood
  • Anderson Maguire has achieved Investor in People
  • Anderson Maguire is registered to the Funeral Planning Authority
  • Funeral Planning Services recognised Anderson Maguire’s commitment to its customers by awarding them the accolade of “Outstanding Customer Care” in 2011
  • There are currently eleven branches of Anderson Maguire throughout Glasgow with plans for more in the near future
  • Dom Maguire was recognised in 2013 as Outstanding Achiever in The Herald’s Family Business Awards.
  • Anderson Maguire was short listed for Family Business of the Year in the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2014.