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Fosters Now Open In Motherwell
Fosters announced new funeral home opening in Motherwell Shopping Centre, directly opposite Primark.
Meet Claire, Fosters Bellshill
Meet Claire, funeral arranger at Fosters Bellshill. "My job is to take the worry away from the family and look after everything."
Friends of Bankhead Receive £500 Bursary from Fosters Rutherglen
‘Friends of Bankhead’ community group receives a bursary award of £500 from Fosters Rutherglen.
Can I Hold A Funeral in a Hotel?
Can I hold a funeral in a hotel? The answer to this question is yes and this article offers points to consider and alternative options.
Dying Matters – Planning Ahead with Fosters
The thought behind Dying Matters Week is to encourage people to talk to loved ones about the inevitable. We've created a list of questions to help you start the conversation.
Podcasts About Grief and Bereavement
This article recommends podcasts about grief and bereavement which we hope you'll find of value. Grief can be an isolating and lonely experience for many people but there is help available.
£1,000 FOSTERS BURSARY AWARDED TO THE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
The Performance Academy, has been awarded a £1,000 bursary by Fosters and can now run free summer workshops for local children.
Children’s Books about Bereavement
In this article we suggest two children’s books about bereavement to help families talk to the younger members of their family about the loss of a loved one.
Easter Egg Donation to Women’s Aid
This Easter Fosters have teamed up with five different Women's Aid centres across Scotland to provide 500 Easter eggs for the children and young people within their care.
Meet Sharon, Fosters Ayr
I’ve always enjoyed working in customer service roles and I like meeting new people. I volunteered as a bereavement counsellor at the Ayrshire Hospice before joining Fosters Ayr.
£1,000 COMMUNITY CASH BOOST FOR BURNHILL ACTION GROUP
A community group, founded by residents in Burnhill, has been awarded a £1,000 bursary by Fosters Funeral Directors to put towards a communal garden space for children and local residents.
Meet Sarah, Fosters Hamilton
Meet Sarah, Fosters Hamilton. Sarah talks about her role helping local families and why simple gestures can bring great comfort in difficult times.
Fosters Now Open In Hamilton
Today Fosters Funeral Directors open a new funeral parlour in Hamilton, providing local families access to affordable and personalised funeral options for their loved ones.
National Day of Reflection – 23rd March 2021
On Tuesday the 23rd of March, the charity Marie Curie has organised a series of short online talks and conversations to support those who are grieving a loved one.
Lastest Covid19 announced 16th March 21
In an update from the Scottish Government on the 16th of March, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the number of people able to attend a funeral *may* increase from 26th of April to 50.
Meet Lynne – Fosters Perth
Meet Lynne, a funeral arranger at Fosters Perth. Lynne talks about why she loves helping bereaved families, a musical tribute and the role technology can play in a modern funeral.
Fosters Join Forces with Mental Health Charity in Scottish Industry First
In a possible first for the Scottish funeral industry, Fosters Family Funeral Directors has partnered with charity SAMH, the Scottish Association for Mental Health will provide virtual positive mental health workshops for staff across the business.
Fosters Invest £600,000 in new fleet
Today, Fosters has announced a £600,000 investment into their funeral fleet. The funeral directors are upgrading current limousines and ambulances alongside purchasing new state-of-the-art vehicles to help expand their funeral services across Scotland.
Meet Chris – Fosters East Kilbride
Meet Chris, a funeral arranger at Fosters East Kilbride. Chris talks about why he became a funeral arranger, Buddy Holly and why a faithful pet helped one family say a final farewell.
Meet John – operations manager East Kilbride
In total I’ve worked in the funeral sector for over 25 years. I’m based in East Kilbride and proud to work for Fosters. As an organisation they have fantastic values and really take care of people.
Fosters Open Parlour In East Kilbride
Fosters Family Funeral Directors open a new funeral parlour in East Kilbride providing families in the area with affordable funeral options and personalised care.
6 Creative Ideas for Celebrations of Life
We called on the expertise of our funeral arrangers to share these 6 ideas for personalising a loved one’s funeral. Some suggestions are part of pre-paid funeral plans, others have featured as part of final farewells that have already taken place.
Covid 19 Update – January 2021
Yesterday the First Minister announced a raft of new measures extending lockdown procedures which comes into force from Friday 8th January and are expected to be in place for at least 4 weeks.
What Shall We Do With The Ashes?
‘Scatter my ashes on the beach, the spot down the end where the tourists don’t go. You know, the bit where your brother got stung by the jellyfish!’ These conversations highlight the need to let your loved ones know the details that are important to you.
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