Direct Funeral
A modern uncomplicated and low-cost option
For those seeking a departure from traditional funeral services. This offers a cost-effective option for bidding a respectful farewell without elaborate ceremonies. Instead, many families opt to host a separate memorial event or celebration of life to honour their loved one’s memory. Please note that a small service gathering can be accommodated at Taylor Gardens Parlour, 2b Taylor Gardens, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6TG, United Kingdom. The price for a Direct Cremation with Gathering is £1195.What’s Included
Direct Burial Package *
The package includes the burial (in existing grave) at Eastern or Piershill Cemetery only. Please note a new lair can be purchased at additional price.
*Payment in full required prior to the funeral.
Provision of Funeral Directors Services
Attending all necessary arrangements
Collection and care of deceased
Provision of a Glenshee Coffin
Visit to Chapel of Rest
Funeral to take place at a date and time of our choosing
Finishing Touches
Optional Extras
Finishing Touches
Optional Extras
Any other external costs which are not included in the package price. We will handle all aspects of these for you if you so desire:
What’s Included
Direct Cremation Package *
For those who would prefer a simpler funeral with no mourners present, allowing the opportunity to perhaps, hold a memorial service or celebration of life at a later date. Please note that a small service gathering can be accommodated at Taylor Gardens Parlour, 2b Taylor Gardens, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6TG, United Kingdom. The price for a Direct Cremation with Gathering is £1195.
*Payment in full required prior to the funeral.
Attention to all necessary arrangements
Collection and care of deceased
Provision of a Glenshee Coffin
Visit to the Chapel of Rest
Funeral to take place at a date and time of our choosing
Collection of ashes if required and returned to the funeral home
Finishing touches
Optional Extras
Finishing touches
Optional Extras
Any other external costs which are not included in the package price. We will handle all aspects of these for you if you so desire:
Tailor Made
Treating you with compassion and fairness throughout
You can rely on our utmost ability to tailor your funeral arrangements. We pledge to offer a one-to-one service for bereaved family members striving to meet the needs relating to your loved one.
Outstanding service
I just want to say thank you so much for the beautiful funeral you organised for my Mum yesterday. She would have been absolutely delighted with it. I can honestly say hand on heart, it was the nicest heartwarming funeral I have attended. I know that sounds biased, however the genuine compliments we have, and are still receiving, testify to this.Joyce
Bespoke FuneralOutstanding service
There are no words to express my thanks to you for your help and kindness with the arrangements for my mother’s funeral. I doubt that I could have managed without your help during a most difficult time. The day itself went even better than I could have imagined which allowed my mum the final send-off she undoubtedly deserved.Dermot Gilbert
Classic FuneralOutstanding service
I just want to express my gratitude to all the staff I met today, what a wonderful kind group you have working for you. Especially the chap that helped me with the casket and stood nearby to complete the burial after we left, he was so kind and thoughtful.Angela Flett
Ashes Interment in our cemeteryContact
We will help you at every stage of the process
Call, email, or visit one of our funeral homes at any stage. We’re here to talk you through any decision that concerns you.
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Make sure you are choosing the correct service for you and your loved one
You can use the chart below to make sure that you are choosing the correct service. This is a stressful time for everyone concerned and we want to make sure that you have the day that your loved one would have wanted.
* Only for Piershill and Eastern cemeteries.
Note: no external fees are included.
Funeral Services
Burial or Cremation
Legal and Admin
Transport for Deceased
Care and Preparation of Deceased
Glenshee Coffin
Chapel of Rest Visit
Hearse
Funeral Cortege
Collection of Ashes
Interment or Cremation Fees
Memorial Casket Spray
1 Family Limousine
Headstone and Inscription
Price
Direct Cremation
Direct Burial *
Classic Funeral
Purely Cremation
Purely Burial *
Bespoke Traditional
Bespoke Complete Burial *
Unattended
Unattended
Suitable for both
Selected Locations
Burial
Suitable for both
Burial
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
£995
£2,115
From £1,865
From £2,390
From £2,870
From £2,275
From £6,575