Traditional Funeral
A traditional funeral service respects the customs that have passed down through generations and for many families embracing the familiar rites and rituals can provide comfort and healing.
These traditions are there to begin the process of healing and to reflect on the whole life of the deceased. Coming together in a community of family and friends to share memories and stories is the first step in the healing process.




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 & 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
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.
All of the staff were brilliant.
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.
To all the staff I would like to say a massive thank you for all your help and assistance.
Sarah from Rutherglen [parlour] was very helpful from start to finish. Thank you very much.
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.
Special thanks to Tony from Greenock office. Outstanding service during the UK lockdown crisis. Absolutely fantastic help to me and my father.
Alison was brilliant…the service that John and Carole from the Kilmarnock gave was exemplary and nothing was a bother to them.
Caroline Tummon provides an excellent service to all customers. She is supportive, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable during a families difficult time.
I’d like to thank Carole for her care and attention to detail
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.
“We have been touched by the kindness shown by the Woodside team.”
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
Jackie was so helpful and caring. We really appreciate all the support she and the rest of the staff gave us. THANK YOU!!
Caroline was fantastic & I would highly recommend when going through such an emotional time.
You were so good to our family and I would definitely recommend the funeral parlour to anyone. Thanks again.
Special thanks to Craig at West Mains Branch who went over and above to ensure everything went smoothly on the day of the funeral.
Thank you for your professional and sensitive approach.
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.
I felt that you would do all that you could to help and that we mattered to you.
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
Excellent & extremely friendly service from Elaine Edinburgh branch, would rate her highly
All members of staff were exceptional. Were very personal and friendly with amazing support.
“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.”
I received excellent customer support – thank you so much! It was just amazing and totally professional.
Special thanks to Marie at Leith Branch for her empathy and attention to detail.
Caroline was very helpful but I should also commend the personal approach of all the people involved
Can’t thank Angela, at Stirling, enough, for all the help she gave me. Thank you again, Angela
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 made a difficult time so very much easier with your kindness and attention to detail.
Thank you Angela (Stirling) for your compassion and understanding.
Thank you for everything you did!
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.
“They helped us through a very difficult time and made a sad day much easier to bear. Thanks especially to May for her thoughtfulness.”
“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.
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.
Jackie from Rutherglen [parlour] was amazing – supportive, approachable, with a wonderful warm manner, and very efficient.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The professional and kindness service given to our family by Angela and staff has been outstanding
Sandra was absolutely amazing went above and beyond to help me.
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.
Tony, thank you for your help and you’re caring attitude, it made everything easier to deal with.
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.
I’d like to say all of the staff we dealt with very professional, friendly and helpful.
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.
Claire was fantastic. Patient, caring and really made us feel supported during a difficult time and process.
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.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.
“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.”
I’d like to say all of the staff we dealt with very professional, friendly and helpful.
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.
Tony, thank you for your help and you’re caring attitude, it made everything easier to deal with.
“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.”
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.
Caroline was fantastic & I would highly recommend when going through such an emotional time.
“They helped us through a very difficult time and made a sad day much easier to bear. Thanks especially to May for her thoughtfulness.”
Caroline was very helpful but I should also commend the personal approach of all the people involved
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.
“We have been touched by the kindness shown by the Woodside team.”
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.
All of the staff were brilliant.
Excellent & extremely friendly service from Elaine Edinburgh branch, would rate her highly
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.
Caroline Tummon provides an excellent service to all customers. She is supportive, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable during a families difficult time.
Lynn was excellent throughout. 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.
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.
Jackie from Rutherglen [parlour] was amazing – supportive, approachable, with a wonderful warm manner, and very efficient.
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.
I’d like to thank Carole for her care and attention to detail
Special thanks to Tony from Greenock office. Outstanding service during the UK lockdown crisis. Absolutely fantastic help to me and my father.
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 Craig at West Mains Branch who went over and above to ensure everything went smoothly on the day of the funeral.
Special thanks to Marie at Leith Branch for her empathy and attention to detail.
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.
Sandra was absolutely amazing went above and beyond to help me.
The professional and kindness service given to our family by Angela and staff has been outstanding
Thank you Angela (Stirling) for your compassion and understanding.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 made a difficult time so very much easier with your kindness and attention to detail.
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.
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 members of staff were exceptional. Were very personal and friendly with amazing support.
Sarah from Rutherglen [parlour] was very helpful from start to finish. Thank you very much.
To all the staff I would like to say a massive thank you for all your help and assistance.
Alison was brilliant…the service that John and Carole from the Kilmarnock gave was exemplary and nothing was a bother to them.
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.
I felt that you would do all that you could to help and that we mattered to you.
Thank you for your professional and sensitive approach.
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
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.
You were so good to our family and I would definitely recommend the funeral parlour to anyone. Thanks again.
I received excellent customer support – thank you so much! It was just amazing and totally professional.
Can’t thank Angela, at Stirling, enough, for all the help she gave me. Thank you again, Angela
Claire was fantastic. Patient, caring and really made us feel supported during a difficult time and process.
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.
Thank you for everything you did!