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Have You Purchased A Ready4Retirement Plan?
Have You Purchased A Ready4Retirement Plan? Ready4Retirement Limited (including their brand “BeRetirementWise”) has ceased trading, however, funeral plans sold by Ready4Retirement Limited PRIOR to 24 August 2020 are NOT AFFECTED. Plans purchased through Ready4Retirement prior to 24th Aug 2020 are held and administered by us, The Independent Family Funeral Directors Limited, trading as Fosters Funeral Directors. Please, therefore, check the date of your plan. If you purchased a plan before 24th Aug 2020 your plan is safe and there is nothing more you need to do. If you have any queries regarding your plan, please contact The Independent Family [read more]
Low Cost Funerals
Why Do Low Cost Funerals Exist? The term ‘low cost funerals’ essentially does what is says on the tin and is also commonly known as a ‘no-frills funeral’. But the question we’re here to answer is why is a service like this is being offered by funeral directors? There are many reasons that Fosters offer something like their lowest cost funeral. This is partly down to how much this would cost financially for families and, which we’re seeing more often, is that it falls in line with a newer customer demand for a swift, modern-day funeral. This [read more]
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY ‘INTENDING TO AUTHORISE’ FOSTERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY ‘INTENDING TO AUTHORISE’ FOSTERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Fosters Funeral Directors Becomes First Scottish Firm to Achieve Status Fosters is delighted to announce that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is “intending to authorise” us to continue to sell and manage funeral plans ahead of regulation coming to the sector on the 29th of July this year. Fosters, the first and only Scottish company to date to have achieved this milestone, had previously welcomed the move to regulate the industry as they felt many companies were taking advantage of customers and falling far short of what should be expected [read more]
Meet Fiona – Funeral Arranger at Fosters Rutherglen
Meet Fiona, funeral arranger at Fosters Rutherglen. Fiona talks about how she got into the funeral industry, her favourite funeral tradition and her two cats Brenda & Margaret! What made you choose a career in the funeral sector? I always had an interest about the funeral profession, and it was actually a death in the family that made me take the leap to join the industry. My amazing grandpa sadly passed away and the care and support we received from the funeral directors was amazing, it was then that I knew that this is what I wanted to do. [read more]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at Woodside Cemetery & Crematorium
Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at Woodside Cemetery & Crematorium Fosters charity partners, Alzheimer’s Scotland are attending Woodside Cemetery & Crematorium to present a talk about living with Dementia on Tuesday, 31st May. This event will look to educate and inform the public on the different forms of Dementia and how you can support family and friends who are affected by this illness. Woodside are hosting a ‘Tea & Blether’ event on the 31st May which coincides with Dementia Awareness Week, which runs from the 30th May - 5th June. This event will provide a helping hand for people to [read more]
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2022
Fosters Funeral Directors are proudly supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week, which takes place this year from 2 – 6 May 2022. Every year, people around the country use this week as a moment to encourage all communities to get talking about death, dying and bereavement in whatever way, shape or form works for them. Whoever starts the conversation, and however they do it, they never find it as challenging as they first feared, and they always feel better for talking about it. This year's campaign focuses on being 'In A Good Place' when you die. This is trying [read more]
Covid Rules – Do I Need To Wear A Mask at A Funeral
The Scottish Government has issued new guidance about the need to wear a face covering at a funeral. From Monday the 4th of April 2022 it will no longer be necessary to wear a face mask when attending a funeral service.
Fosters Donation to Women’s Aid Spreads Easter Cheer
Fosters Funeral Directors are ensuring over 750 vulnerable children will receive some Easter cheer by donating chocolate treats to 10 Women’s Aid refuge centres across Scotland.
Meet Ewan – Funeral Arranger at Fosters Livingston
Meet Ewan, funeral arranger at Fosters Livingston. Ewan talks fitting tributes, his passion for cooking, and being a football coach.
Fosters Has Applied to Become FCA Regulated
Fosters is fully engaged with the FCA in its application to become an authorised provider of funeral plans.
Meet Lesley – Funeral Arranger at Fosters
Families want to give their loved one the best send off possible and I’m here to make sure everything is spot on and exactly as they have asked.
Coronavirus Update – 6th January 2022
Fosters latest update on government guidelines for attending funeral services in Scotland during the Omnicron strain of the coronavirus dated 6th January 2022
Fosters Now Open In Dunfermline
On Monday the 20th of December, Fosters opened a new funeral home in Dunfermline. Located at 1 Nethertown Broad Street, Fosters bring high quality, professional funeral service to the local and community.
Fosters Memorial Service – Remembering Our Loved Ones This Christmas
At Fosters we wish to support our local communities by hosting a memorial service and we welcome you to join us. This year, due to the pandemic, our multi-faith memorial service will take place online.
7 Tips for Coping With Grief
This article offers seven tips for coping with grief. It includes links to bereavement charities and professional organisations who provide support and advice.
Bereavement Helpline & Services
Bereavement Helpline & Services Please find below a list of services and helplines which we hope you find useful.
Introducing Foster’s New TV Advert
In our latest TV advert our much loved 'Foster' has had a bit of a makeover as he welcomes a couple to the parlour to discuss pre-paid funeral plans.
Fosters Team raise over £2,700 on Memory Walk for Alzheimer Scotland
On Sunday the 19th of September Fosters team took part in the Memory Walk raising over £2,500 for Alzheimer Scotland. Fosters are proud to be Dementia Friends and it was a pleasure to get together and raise funds for such a worthy cause.
Fosters Welcomes New CMA Regulations for Funeral Industry
On the 16th of September new regulations by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for the funeral industry come into effect. The introduction of regulation has been welcomed by Fosters Funeral Directors who operate 25 funeral homes across Scotland.
Meet Debra, Funeral Arranger at Fosters Alloa
Meet Debra, funeral arranger at Fosters Alloa Debra talks about why she chose a career in the funeral sector, celebrating a life well lived and why she’s proud to serve her local Alloa community.
Purple Alert – Alzheimer’s Scotland App Helps Find Missing People
Fosters are Dementia Friends and for World Alzheimer's Day we'd like to draw your attention to the Purple Alert app which is free to download and easy to use. The Purple Alert App can help find a person with dementia who has gone missing in your local community.
Fosters Now Open In Alloa
Fosters Alloa is now open. Located at 8-10 Mill Street, Fosters bring high quality, professional funeral service to the communities of Alloa and Clackmannanshire. Pop in and meet funeral arranger Debra.
Fiona takes on 44 mile challenge for Multiple Sclerosis Charity
Fosters funeral arranger Fiona Shaw will be lacing up her walking boots to tackle a 44-mile challenge walking from Rutherglen to Edinburgh to raise funds for Glasgow charity Revive MS.
Fosters Now Open In Livingston
Located at 2 Allen Road, Fosters bring high quality, affordable funerals to the communities of Livingston and West Lothian. With 24 parlours across Scotland, Fosters has earned a reputation for providing high quality funerals and a compassionate and professional service.
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