What Is A Direct Cremation?
Commonly known as a low cost or simple funeral, a direct cremation has also been described as a low cost or simple funeral which a is a modern, affordable alternative to a traditional cremation. This is the perfect option for people who want a no-frills service. Although friends and family won’t be able to attend the cremation at Woodside Crematorium, this is an affordable way to use funeral funds for other things, like a wake, private remembrance event, headstone, or memorial.
What are the benefits of a Direct Cremation?
Lower cost compared to other traditional funeral options
Have a service or ceremony at a place of your choice
A no-frills option, avoid the formality of a funeral service
Fosters take care of everything for you
How Does It Work?
A direct cremation funeral does not include an actual funeral service or ceremony. Fosters are one of very few funeral directors in the UK who can provide this service from start to finish with all our own staff, one phone call and we can take care of everything. We would collect the individual from their place of rest and provide all the necessary care and preparation until the day of the funeral. On the day of the funeral, we will transport the individual to Woodside Crematorium and pass the ashes back for the family to collect at their nearest branch. Alternatively, we can scatter them in our beautiful Garden of Remembrance.
What Does It Include?
24 hour customer helpline
- Completion of all documentation and liaison with all third parties
- Advice, support and guidance
Bringing the deceased into our care
Care and preparation of the deceased
Fully lined and fitted Simple coffin
Scattering of ashes in the garden of remembrance or collection from a Fosters parlour
Fee for an unattended cremation (at a date and location of our choosing)
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.