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Plan a funeral

Whatever brings you here, we’ll guide you through the options, helping you make choices that are right for you.

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Let us help you plan a funeral

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Whether you’re arranging a funeral now, in the near future, or just want to plan ahead, we’ll guide you through the options and help arrange a unique, personal farewell.

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Cremation

With so many options, getting it right starts with knowing what you want.

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Burial

Choosing a final resting place for your loved one.

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Hydrolysis

Hydrolysis, also known as water cremation, is legally possible in Scotland and we look forward to being able to deliver hydrolysis funerals once a facility is available.

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Coffins

From traditional coffins to something personal, natural or completely different.

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Transport

A luxury fleet or something unique.

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Making it personal

Remembering and celebrating. Let’s make it about you, or your loved one.

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Tributes

Printed or digital, tributes can help tell a life’s story.

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Urns and keepsakes

Whether you want to keep someone close, create a place to remember or leave a lasting legacy, we’ll help you explore the possibilities.

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Memorials

Organising a memorial can be done at any time; before or many months, after a funeral.

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Catering

Wakes, celebrations of life or memorials bring mourners together and play an important role for family and friends in saying goodbye.

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Attendance cards

Attendance cards are offered to families to provide you with a record of who came to pay their respects on the day.

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Notifying People

You’re not alone and we’re here to guide and assist.

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Livestreaming and webcasting

Help family and friends be part of the farewell, wherever they are.

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Charitable donations or collections

We can assist families in organising a charitable donation or collection from those attending a service.

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Funeral Service

Services need to balance the needs of those left behind while honouring the wishes of the person who’s died.

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Officiant

Whether you need a priest or a minister, celebrant or humanist, we’ll help you find the right person to lead the service.

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Venue

With different places to say goodbye, we’ll help you choose the right one.

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Flowers

From traditional tributes to contemporary arrangements, there are flowers for every farewell.

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Music

The right music can say so much, even without words.

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World religions

We’ve been trusted by families from many faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds to arrange funerals that honour what matters most to them.

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