Eco-Friendly Funeral
An eco-friendly funeral is a suitable choice for those who care about the environment and want their final journey to reflect their passion for nature.
It features natural products such as a bamboo, wicker, or seagrass coffin and its processes are gentler on the earth. As well as a low carbon footprint, an eco-friendly funeral offers social and ethical benefit through initiatives such as Tree Tribute and Groundwork UK.
Services Included
- 24 hour customer helpline
- Taking care of all the necessary legal and administrative arrangements with all third parties
- Advice, support and guidance
- Bringing the deceased into our care at any time within 20 miles of the nearest funeral home
- Taking care of the deceased up to the day of the funeral in our specialist facilities
- Fully lined and fitted wood effect coffin
- Suitable for either Burial or Cremation
- Visit to the Chapel of Rest (by appointment only)
- Chauffeur driven hearse
- Flexible funeral cortege
- Arranging and conducting the funeral
*Excludes 3rd party cremation/burial/interment fees. Terms and conditions apply.
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Testimonials
Thank you Angela (Stirling) for your compassion and understanding.
Caroline could not have been more compassionate during what was a tough time. She has the right words and made me feel so comfortable. I’m very grateful for her help through this traumatic time.
Caroline was very helpful but I should also commend the personal approach of all the people involved
Elaine from the West Mains Branch in Edinburgh was outstanding in every way, she explained everything fully, was understanding, empathetic, she made the whole process much easier for me and I sincerely cannot thank her enough.
Special thanks to Tony from Greenock office. Outstanding service during the UK lockdown crisis. Absolutely fantastic help to me and my father.
Dear Angela and team, many thanks for the help, advice and assistance. You all made this difficult time so much easier to deal with. Thank you for the patience and for the additional touches on the day. Awesome team, thanks again.
Alison was brilliant…the service that John and Carole from the Kilmarnock gave was exemplary and nothing was a bother to them.
A special mention to Fiona in the Greenock branch for going over and beyond in helping the family and daily correspondence to help us in our time of grief – it was beyond compassionate.
Sandra was absolutely amazing went above and beyond to help me.
Jackie from Rutherglen [parlour] was amazing – supportive, approachable, with a wonderful warm manner, and very efficient.
Caroline was fantastic & I would highly recommend when going through such an emotional time.
Tony, thank you for your help and you’re caring attitude, it made everything easier to deal with.
“They helped us through a very difficult time and made a sad day much easier to bear. Thanks especially to May for her thoughtfulness.”
I am very pleased with the staff, they were so nice and made the funeral arrangements stress free
and always kept in touch.
On the day of the funeral, everything went smoothly.
All of the staff were brilliant.
Fiona was just more than words could ever say. She did too much for our family and was so professional. Tony and the team were incredible from start to finish.
The professional and kindness service given to our family by Angela and staff has been outstanding
Sarah from Rutherglen [parlour] was very helpful from start to finish. Thank you very much.
Claire was fantastic. Patient, caring and really made us feel supported during a difficult time and process.
“Thank you to Claire for the dignity, care and compassion you showed to my mum and my family. Her funeral was beautiful and I know she’d be happy with the send off she received.”
Lynn was excellent throughout. Thank you.
Jackie was so helpful and caring. We really appreciate all the support she and the rest of the staff gave us. THANK YOU!!
Special thanks to Marie at Leith Branch for her empathy and attention to detail.
“Woodside were absolutely brilliant with me and my family when organising my Dad’s funeral. May was very kind and took care of everything for us.”
A big thank you to Lynne for everything she did for us to arrange our Dads funeral. She is such a compassionate person, a credit to Fosters.
Sharon, you made everything so easy. Your contact with us was really appreciated throughout.
I wish I had used fosters for my mums funeral prior.
Thank you for your professional and sensitive approach.
Excellent & extremely friendly service from Elaine Edinburgh branch, would rate her highly
Extremely empathetic and showed real care to make what was a hugely difficult time for my family a lot easier. Tony was very willing to go above and beyond, he personally delivered my dads ashes to our family home. We cannot thank Tony enough.
You were so good to our family and I would definitely recommend the funeral parlour to anyone. Thanks again.
I’d like to thank Carole for her care and attention to detail
Can’t thank Angela, at Stirling, enough, for all the help she gave me. Thank you again, Angela
Special mention to Jim Jarvie. The time and care taken with the family was very much appreciated. You made a terrible situation a little easier, Thank You.
You made a difficult time so very much easier with your kindness and attention to detail.
Caroline Tummon provides an excellent service to all customers. She is supportive, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable during a families difficult time.
To all the staff I would like to say a massive thank you for all your help and assistance.
If I could award more stars I would. Fosters Cumbernauld has been absolutely fantastic, and I would like to specifically mention Yvonne who was an amazing help and support to us throughout everything. Such a difficult time and with the current pandemic only making it harder, you were wonderful. Yvonne is a total credit to Fosters and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and use them again in the future.
A special thanks to Hayley from Fosters West Mains Road office in Edinburgh. I have already contacted this office personally to praise Hayley’s customer service.
All the staff in Fosters Glasgow Road were amazing. Thank you all.
“We have been touched by the kindness shown by the Woodside team.”
Claire in your Bellshill branch was amazing! Nothing was too much for her and when she was with us, we were the only people that mattered to her, this is exactly what we needed. Claire helped us with songs and flowers, she had empathy in abundance.
You all made such a difficult experience that wee bit easier by going above and beyond for my mum. On behalf of myself and my family thank you xxx
Fiona was just more than words could ever say. She did too much for our family and was so professional. Tony and the team were incredible from start to finish.Fiona was just more than words could ever say. She did too much for our family and was so professional. Tony and the team were incredible from start to finish.
To Jackie, thank you for making such a difficult time easier by being so understanding and helpful, couldn’t have asked for a nicer person.
Elaine .. you really are amazing at what you do and I would recommend your services to family & friends in the future, thank you so so much, I know Mum would have been proud of the small intimate service we had for her xxxxx
Special thanks to Craig at West Mains Branch who went over and above to ensure everything went smoothly on the day of the funeral.
During this time you have been a tower of strength for my family & always at hand for anything we needed. I would have been lost without your support. Thank you.
Fiona is outstanding so professional and compassionate. She really is one of life’s Angels who could not do enough to help. She went over and above for us.
I’d like to say all of the staff we dealt with very professional, friendly and helpful.
I received excellent customer support – thank you so much! It was just amazing and totally professional.
Hayley, thank you so much for all the care attention you showed our family at this difficult time. Can I also say that all of your staff were kind, courteous and very patient on the day of mum’s funeral. Everyone was very professional and caring.
A heartfelt thank you to Caroline Kinloch at Burnside for her caring and understanding approach. She went over and above to make our Mum’s funeral special.
I felt that you would do all that you could to help and that we mattered to you.
Thank you for everything you did!
Angela took care of everything and has been a great support to our family through this hard time. She is professional, kind and holistic in her approach and she helped us to give our Michael an amazing send off.
All members of staff were exceptional. Were very personal and friendly with amazing support.
Testimonials
Caroline was very helpful but I should also commend the personal approach of all the people involved
Special thanks to Tony from Greenock office. Outstanding service during the UK lockdown crisis. Absolutely fantastic help to me and my father.
Claire in your Bellshill branch was amazing! Nothing was too much for her and when she was with us, we were the only people that mattered to her, this is exactly what we needed. Claire helped us with songs and flowers, she had empathy in abundance.
Elaine from the West Mains Branch in Edinburgh was outstanding in every way, she explained everything fully, was understanding, empathetic, she made the whole process much easier for me and I sincerely cannot thank her enough.
All of the staff were brilliant.
I felt that you would do all that you could to help and that we mattered to you.
Sharon, you made everything so easy. Your contact with us was really appreciated throughout.
I wish I had used fosters for my mums funeral prior.
Sandra was absolutely amazing went above and beyond to help me.
All the staff in Fosters Glasgow Road were amazing. Thank you all.
If I could award more stars I would. Fosters Cumbernauld has been absolutely fantastic, and I would like to specifically mention Yvonne who was an amazing help and support to us throughout everything. Such a difficult time and with the current pandemic only making it harder, you were wonderful. Yvonne is a total credit to Fosters and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and use them again in the future.
Jackie was so helpful and caring. We really appreciate all the support she and the rest of the staff gave us. THANK YOU!!
I am very pleased with the staff, they were so nice and made the funeral arrangements stress free
and always kept in touch.
On the day of the funeral, everything went smoothly.
Jackie from Rutherglen [parlour] was amazing – supportive, approachable, with a wonderful warm manner, and very efficient.
Sarah from Rutherglen [parlour] was very helpful from start to finish. Thank you very much.
Angela took care of everything and has been a great support to our family through this hard time. She is professional, kind and holistic in her approach and she helped us to give our Michael an amazing send off.
I’d like to say all of the staff we dealt with very professional, friendly and helpful.
During this time you have been a tower of strength for my family & always at hand for anything we needed. I would have been lost without your support. Thank you.
A big thank you to Lynne for everything she did for us to arrange our Dads funeral. She is such a compassionate person, a credit to Fosters.
The professional and kindness service given to our family by Angela and staff has been outstanding
Caroline Tummon provides an excellent service to all customers. She is supportive, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable during a families difficult time.
Alison was brilliant…the service that John and Carole from the Kilmarnock gave was exemplary and nothing was a bother to them.
Thank you Angela (Stirling) for your compassion and understanding.
Hayley, thank you so much for all the care attention you showed our family at this difficult time. Can I also say that all of your staff were kind, courteous and very patient on the day of mum’s funeral. Everyone was very professional and caring.
You all made such a difficult experience that wee bit easier by going above and beyond for my mum. On behalf of myself and my family thank you xxx
Special thanks to Marie at Leith Branch for her empathy and attention to detail.
Fiona is outstanding so professional and compassionate. She really is one of life’s Angels who could not do enough to help. She went over and above for us.
A heartfelt thank you to Caroline Kinloch at Burnside for her caring and understanding approach. She went over and above to make our Mum’s funeral special.
Thank you for everything you did!
Excellent & extremely friendly service from Elaine Edinburgh branch, would rate her highly
“Thank you to Claire for the dignity, care and compassion you showed to my mum and my family. Her funeral was beautiful and I know she’d be happy with the send off she received.”
To Jackie, thank you for making such a difficult time easier by being so understanding and helpful, couldn’t have asked for a nicer person.
Caroline could not have been more compassionate during what was a tough time. She has the right words and made me feel so comfortable. I’m very grateful for her help through this traumatic time.
Special mention to Jim Jarvie. The time and care taken with the family was very much appreciated. You made a terrible situation a little easier, Thank You.
“They helped us through a very difficult time and made a sad day much easier to bear. Thanks especially to May for her thoughtfulness.”
I received excellent customer support – thank you so much! It was just amazing and totally professional.
Claire was fantastic. Patient, caring and really made us feel supported during a difficult time and process.
Tony, thank you for your help and you’re caring attitude, it made everything easier to deal with.
Elaine .. you really are amazing at what you do and I would recommend your services to family & friends in the future, thank you so so much, I know Mum would have been proud of the small intimate service we had for her xxxxx
“We have been touched by the kindness shown by the Woodside team.”
All members of staff were exceptional. Were very personal and friendly with amazing support.
Caroline was fantastic & I would highly recommend when going through such an emotional time.
Can’t thank Angela, at Stirling, enough, for all the help she gave me. Thank you again, Angela
Fiona was just more than words could ever say. She did too much for our family and was so professional. Tony and the team were incredible from start to finish.
A special mention to Fiona in the Greenock branch for going over and beyond in helping the family and daily correspondence to help us in our time of grief – it was beyond compassionate.
Thank you for your professional and sensitive approach.
Extremely empathetic and showed real care to make what was a hugely difficult time for my family a lot easier. Tony was very willing to go above and beyond, he personally delivered my dads ashes to our family home. We cannot thank Tony enough.
To all the staff I would like to say a massive thank you for all your help and assistance.
I’d like to thank Carole for her care and attention to detail
You made a difficult time so very much easier with your kindness and attention to detail.
Dear Angela and team, many thanks for the help, advice and assistance. You all made this difficult time so much easier to deal with. Thank you for the patience and for the additional touches on the day. Awesome team, thanks again.
You were so good to our family and I would definitely recommend the funeral parlour to anyone. Thanks again.
A special thanks to Hayley from Fosters West Mains Road office in Edinburgh. I have already contacted this office personally to praise Hayley’s customer service.
Special thanks to Craig at West Mains Branch who went over and above to ensure everything went smoothly on the day of the funeral.
“Woodside were absolutely brilliant with me and my family when organising my Dad’s funeral. May was very kind and took care of everything for us.”
Lynn was excellent throughout. Thank you.
Fiona was just more than words could ever say. She did too much for our family and was so professional. Tony and the team were incredible from start to finish.Fiona was just more than words could ever say. She did too much for our family and was so professional. Tony and the team were incredible from start to finish.