What is A Direct Cremation?
Commonly known as a basic or unattended funeral
A direct cremation is the most basic and simple cremation and an increasingly popular, affordable alternative to a traditional funeral. This option is for people who want a no-frills funeral. Friends and family won’t be able to attend the cremation at Woodside Crematorium, but that gives you the opportunity to arrange something that more suited to you.
Pre-Paid Direct Cremation Plan – £1,449
What’s Included
Guaranteed Services
- Fee for an unattended cremation at Woodside Crematorium
24 hour customer helpline
- Advice, support and guidance for your loved ones
- Completion of all documentation and liaison with all third parties
Bringing the deceased into our care
Care and preparation of the deceased (embalming not included)
Fully lined and fitted Simple coffin
Scattering of ashes in the garden of remembrance or collection from a Fosters parlour
Management Fee
The plan includes a one off management fee of £449 to cover the cost of setting up and administering your plan over its life.
Exclusions
Visiting the deceased
- Dressing in own clothes
Choice of crematorium
- Attended funeral ceremony
Embalming
The Independent Family Funeral Directors Ltd trading as Fosters Funeral Directors is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to enter into and carry out funeral plan contracts FRN 96650
Scotland’s Best Direct Cremation Provider
Reasons To Buy A Funeral Plan:
Financial Safety – Your money is looked after by one of the leading and oldest life assurance companies in Scotland, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. So you can rest assured that your plan is safe.
Protect Against Rising Costs – No matter how much the costs have risen over the period since your plan was agreed, the cost of the funeral will stay the same as the day it was purchased.
Peace Of Mind – There is a quiet satisfaction from knowing your affairs are in order, which can ease the burden on your loved ones when the time comes.
Once your plan is in place, we fully guarantee the price for the services in your Direct Cremation Plan, no matter how much funeral prices may rise in the years to come; your loved ones will not have to pay a penny more for the services included with your plan.
Once your plan is in place, we fully guarantee the price for the services in your Direct Cremation Plan, no matter how much funeral prices may rise in the years to come; your loved ones will not have to pay a penny more for the services included with your plan.
Is A Funeral Plan Right For Me?
You should consider if any existing provision you may have is sufficient to provide for all your funeral needs.
If you expect a funeral to be required soon, you may wish to consider our regular funerals at the time of need.
You should consider if you can afford to pay now, in one single payment.
What would my funeral service cost today?
To help you decide whether a Funeral Plan might be right for you we have compared the cost of the services included with our plan against the like for like price at todays price.
Funeral plan price | The same funeral services, if required today | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Cremation | £1,449 | £995 |
Why Choose Fosters?
Fosters Funeral Directors aim to provide the highest level of service and care at the most affordable prices. We have funeral homes throughout Scotland and take a great deal of pride in serving our local communities.
All of our direct cremations take place at our historic Woodside Crematorium which has elegant tree lined pathways, stunning views and three beautiful gardens of remembrance where family and friends can visit anytime.