How Much Does a Funeral Cost?

We believe everyone deserves a dignified funeral. At Fosters we aim to keep the costs of a funeral as low as possible so that you can choose to do more for your loved ones. We’re here to answer your questions and provide guidance and support as  you plan to say a final farewell.

Our passionate and caring team provide the highest quality professional funeral services and choose to pass on the savings to you for the things within our control.  All our funerals include:

  • taking your loved one into care
  • liaising with local authorities on your behalf
  • providing support for planning the funeral
  • taking care of all the legal aspects including documentation
  • a private viewing

Additional costs for services provided by others

However, there are some other 3rd party costs outwith our control that you will need to take into consideration. These can include:

  • Flowers
  • Humanist, Priest or Officiant’s fee
  • Burial or interment fee
  • Gravedigger fees
  • Cremation fees
  • Fees for cremation documents
  • Purchase of a grave/burial plot
  • Musicians fees such as cantors or pipers
  • Memorial headstones
  • Fees to scatter ashes

Our team can advise on average costs for the above but we recommend that you keep at least an additional £700 to £1400 aside over the cost of our services depending on whether it is cremation or burial. If your family doesn’t already have a lair then it could be more.

You may want to include additional services such as limousines for your family, or printed order of service for the ceremony, and we can provide these at very competitive prices should you desire. Our experienced team will guide you through this process ensuring you get the perfect funeral for your loved one, at the highest quality service and the best possible price.

Location

Please remember though that costs vary significantly across Scotland, therefore, the price you pay could be higher or lower depending on where you make your funeral arrangements. According to costs reported in the Royal London (2017) ‘A False Dawn’ report and the Sunlife (2017) ‘Cost of Dying’ report, the average cost of a funeral in Scotland in 2017 was over £3000.

For a more accurate estimate of 3rd party costs in your area, please give us a call on 0800 121 8090.

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Testimonials

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

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

Mrs Scott,  Bridge of Weir

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

“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

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

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

Kieran, South Lanarkshire

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

James, 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

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

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

Laura, Perthshire

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

Lisa, Stirlingshire

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

Lynsey, Leith

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

Abigail, 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

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

Hazel, Edinburgh

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

Gemma, South Lanarkshire

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

Lynn, Google Review

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

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

David, Perthshire

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)

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

Robert, East Ayrshire

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.

The Gamble Family, Stirling

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

Shawn, Inverclyde

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

Lynn was excellent throughout. Thank you.

Robert, Perthshire

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

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

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

“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

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

Marc, 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

“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

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

Chris, Edinburgh

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

Frances, Stirlingshire

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

Drew, South Lanarkshire

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

Morven, South Lanarkshire

All of the staff were brilliant.

Jacqueline, East Ayrshire

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
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

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

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

Leonie, Inverclyde

Thank you for your professional and sensitive approach.

Robert, Perthshire

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

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

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

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

Nancy, South Lanarkshire

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

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

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

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

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

Gladys, South Lanarkshire

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

Colin, Leith

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

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

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.

Susan, South Lanarkshire

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

Chris, Edinburgh

Lynn was excellent throughout. Thank you.

Robert, Perthshire

All of the staff were brilliant.

Jacqueline, East Ayrshire

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

Leonie, Inverclyde

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

Frances, Stirlingshire

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

Drew, South Lanarkshire

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

Laura, Perthshire

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!

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

Gemma, South Lanarkshire

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

William, North Lanarkshire

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

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

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

Mrs Scott,  Bridge of Weir

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 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

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

“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

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

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

James, South Lanarkshire

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

Colin, 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 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

“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

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

Shawn, Inverclyde

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

Robert, East Ayrshire

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

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

Abigail, Edinburgh

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
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

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

David, Perthshire

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

Kieran, South Lanarkshire

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

Thank you for your professional and sensitive approach.

Robert, Perthshire

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

Lynsey, Leith

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

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

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

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

Nancy, South Lanarkshire

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

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

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)

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

“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

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

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

Lynn, Google Review

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

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

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

Lisa, Stirlingshire

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

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

Marc, 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

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
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Our dedicated team are available 7 days
a week to help you get started and answer any questions.
Call us FREE on:

0800 121 8090