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