Modern Funeral

A modern funeral brings loved ones together to celebrate a life, reflecting an individual’s personality and interests. It is an uplifting final farewell that brings great comfort to family and friends.

You can personal many aspects of the funeral service from floral tributes to choosing the colour of ties that our funeral personnel wear on the day. We also offer customised coffins which can be designed with family photographs, in a range of colours, or with a theme such as ‘Gone Fishing’ or ‘Woodland Walk. 

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

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.

Deborah, Inverclyde

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.

Donna, Edinburgh

Caroline was very helpful but I should also commend the personal approach of all the people involved

Gladys, South Lanarkshire

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.

Andrea, North Lanarkshire

The professional and kindness service given to our family by Angela and staff has been outstanding

Lynn, Google Review

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.

David, Stirlingshire

Sarah from Rutherglen [parlour] was very helpful from start to finish. Thank you very much.

Drew, South Lanarkshire

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.

Terry, South Lanarkshire

Caroline Tummon provides an excellent service to all customers. She is supportive, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable during a families difficult time.

Diane, Glasgow

I’d like to say all of the staff we dealt with very professional, friendly and helpful.

Colin, Leith

You were so good to our family and I would definitely recommend the funeral parlour to anyone. Thanks again.

Kieran, South Lanarkshire

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

Natalie, South Lanarkshire

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.

Gillian, South Ayrshire

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

Donna, Edinburgh

Sandra was absolutely amazing went above and beyond to help me.

Lynsey, Leith
This is just to say thank you for all the arrangements Claire made.  I attended the service by web link with my family.
Everything was perfect under the circumstances. Thank you so much.  I won’t forget your kindness and your professionalism.  You did my Mum proud.
Jim C, North Lanarkshire

All the staff in Fosters Glasgow Road were amazing. Thank you all.

Gemma, South Lanarkshire

“We have been touched by the kindness shown by the Woodside team.”

Mrs Scott,  Bridge of Weir

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.

Graham, Inverclyde

Alison was brilliant…the service that John and Carole from the Kilmarnock gave was exemplary and nothing was a bother to them.

Alexander, East Ayrshire

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.

The Gamble Family, Stirling

Tony, thank you for your help and you’re caring attitude, it made everything easier to deal with.

Leonie, Inverclyde

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.

Nicholas, Edinburgh

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.

Karen, East Ayrshire

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.

Pamela, South Lanarkshire

I’d like to thank Carole for her care and attention to detail

Robert, East Ayrshire

To all the staff I would like to say a massive thank you for all your help and assistance.

James, South Lanarkshire

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.

Scott, Perthshire

“They helped us through a very difficult time and made a sad day much easier to bear. Thanks especially to May for her thoughtfulness.”

Kelly, Johnstone

Can’t thank Angela, at Stirling, enough, for all the help she gave me. Thank you again, Angela

Frances, Stirlingshire

Jackie from Rutherglen [parlour] was amazing – supportive, approachable, with a wonderful warm manner, and very efficient.

Nancy, South Lanarkshire

Special thanks to Tony from Greenock office. Outstanding service during the UK lockdown crisis. Absolutely fantastic help to me and my father.

Shawn, Inverclyde

“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.”

Stephen, Paisley

All of the staff were brilliant.

Jacqueline, East Ayrshire

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.

Katie (Google Review)

Lynn was excellent throughout. Thank you.

Robert, Perthshire

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.

Customer, Newton Mearns

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.

Daniel, Inverclyde

Caroline was fantastic & I would highly recommend when going through such an emotional time.

Morven, South Lanarkshire

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.

Susan, South Lanarkshire

Special thanks to Craig at West Mains Branch who went over and above to ensure everything went smoothly on the day of the funeral.

Abigail, Edinburgh

All members of staff were exceptional. Were very personal and friendly with amazing support.

Chris, Edinburgh

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.

Michelle, Inverclyde

I received excellent customer support – thank you so much! It was just amazing and totally professional.

Marc, Perthshire

Excellent & extremely friendly service from Elaine Edinburgh branch, would rate her highly

Hazel, Edinburgh

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.

Robert, Edinburgh

Thank you for everything you did!

You made a difficult time so very much easier with your kindness and attention to detail.

David, Perthshire

“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.”

 

Jacqui, Bellshill

Thank you for your professional and sensitive approach.

Robert, Perthshire

Jackie was so helpful and caring. We really appreciate all the support she and the rest of the staff gave us. THANK YOU!!

Stephen, South Lanarkshire

Thank you Angela (Stirling) for your compassion and understanding.

Lisa, Stirlingshire

Special thanks to Marie at Leith Branch for her empathy and attention to detail.

Abigail, Edinburgh

Claire was fantastic. Patient, caring and really made us feel supported during a difficult time and process.

William, North Lanarkshire

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.

Lesley, South Lanarkshire

I felt that you would do all that you could to help and that we mattered to you.

Laura, Perthshire

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.

Deborah, Inverclyde

Testimonials

Can’t thank Angela, at Stirling, enough, for all the help she gave me. Thank you again, Angela

Frances, Stirlingshire

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.

Gillian, South Ayrshire

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.

Nicholas, Edinburgh

Caroline was fantastic & I would highly recommend when going through such an emotional time.

Morven, South Lanarkshire

Caroline Tummon provides an excellent service to all customers. She is supportive, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable during a families difficult time.

Diane, Glasgow

Thank you for everything you did!

“They helped us through a very difficult time and made a sad day much easier to bear. Thanks especially to May for her thoughtfulness.”

Kelly, Johnstone
This is just to say thank you for all the arrangements Claire made.  I attended the service by web link with my family.
Everything was perfect under the circumstances. Thank you so much.  I won’t forget your kindness and your professionalism.  You did my Mum proud.
Jim C, North Lanarkshire

Special thanks to Marie at Leith Branch for her empathy and attention to detail.

Abigail, Edinburgh

All members of staff were exceptional. Were very personal and friendly with amazing support.

Chris, Edinburgh

Thank you Angela (Stirling) for your compassion and understanding.

Lisa, Stirlingshire

Special thanks to Craig at West Mains Branch who went over and above to ensure everything went smoothly on the day of the funeral.

Abigail, Edinburgh

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.

Donna, Edinburgh

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.

Pamela, South Lanarkshire

Caroline was very helpful but I should also commend the personal approach of all the people involved

Gladys, South Lanarkshire

“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.”

Stephen, Paisley

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

Donna, Edinburgh

Sarah from Rutherglen [parlour] was very helpful from start to finish. Thank you very much.

Drew, South Lanarkshire

“We have been touched by the kindness shown by the Woodside team.”

Mrs Scott,  Bridge of Weir

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.

David, Stirlingshire

You were so good to our family and I would definitely recommend the funeral parlour to anyone. Thanks again.

Kieran, South Lanarkshire

You made a difficult time so very much easier with your kindness and attention to detail.

David, Perthshire

Thank you for your professional and sensitive approach.

Robert, Perthshire

All of the staff were brilliant.

Jacqueline, East Ayrshire

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.

Graham, Inverclyde

To all the staff I would like to say a massive thank you for all your help and assistance.

James, South Lanarkshire

Excellent & extremely friendly service from Elaine Edinburgh branch, would rate her highly

Hazel, Edinburgh

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.

Karen, East Ayrshire

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.

Deborah, Inverclyde

“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.”

 

Jacqui, Bellshill

Sandra was absolutely amazing went above and beyond to help me.

Lynsey, Leith

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.

Daniel, Inverclyde

I received excellent customer support – thank you so much! It was just amazing and totally professional.

Marc, Perthshire

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

Natalie, South Lanarkshire

The professional and kindness service given to our family by Angela and staff has been outstanding

Lynn, Google Review

I’d like to thank Carole for her care and attention to detail

Robert, East Ayrshire

Alison was brilliant…the service that John and Carole from the Kilmarnock gave was exemplary and nothing was a bother to them.

Alexander, East Ayrshire

Jackie was so helpful and caring. We really appreciate all the support she and the rest of the staff gave us. THANK YOU!!

Stephen, South Lanarkshire

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.

Susan, South Lanarkshire

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.

Katie (Google Review)

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.

Terry, South Lanarkshire

Tony, thank you for your help and you’re caring attitude, it made everything easier to deal with.

Leonie, Inverclyde

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.

Lesley, South Lanarkshire

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.

Andrea, North Lanarkshire

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.

Customer, Newton Mearns

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.

Michelle, Inverclyde

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.

The Gamble Family, Stirling

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.

Robert, Edinburgh

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.

Deborah, Inverclyde

Special thanks to Tony from Greenock office. Outstanding service during the UK lockdown crisis. Absolutely fantastic help to me and my father.

Shawn, Inverclyde

Lynn was excellent throughout. Thank you.

Robert, Perthshire

I’d like to say all of the staff we dealt with very professional, friendly and helpful.

Colin, Leith

I felt that you would do all that you could to help and that we mattered to you.

Laura, Perthshire

Claire was fantastic. Patient, caring and really made us feel supported during a difficult time and process.

William, North Lanarkshire

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.

Scott, Perthshire

All the staff in Fosters Glasgow Road were amazing. Thank you all.

Gemma, South Lanarkshire

Jackie from Rutherglen [parlour] was amazing – supportive, approachable, with a wonderful warm manner, and very efficient.

Nancy, South Lanarkshire