Scotmid Co-operative Funeral Directors has opened its first funeral branch in North Edinburgh on Boswall Parkway.
The new funeral branch, which benefits from a convenient location and free parking, provides full funeral advice and arrangements for families, including pre-planned funerals.
The branch is equipped with a bright and comfortable arranging room and two large viewing rooms, which have been decorated with photographic prints of Scottish landscapes. Families can also use the facilities to meet with relatives before attending a funeral.
Elaine Gilchrist, Funeral Director said: “Scotmid has been at the heart of local communities for a very long time. Our new Boswall branch allows us to provide a funeral service to the North Edinburgh community.”
Garry Lockhart, Funeral Arranger at the Boswall branch said: “Scotmid Co-operative Funeral Directors is well known for providing excellent service at a competitive price. The local community has been really positive to our new branch; families that have been in have said how fresh it looks and how lovely the decor is. The location is very convenient as well, we’re in walking distance to local churches and there’s free parking.”
Chris Armstrong, Senior Funeral Director added: “I think a lot of people have the impression that funeral branches are dark and dingy – we want to show that they are open, welcoming, bright and modern. We’re a friendly funeral home and our door is open to anyone.”
The new funeral branch is at 143 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh 0131 551 5111 and is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and available via telephone 24 hours a day.