Caledonia Funeral Aid is part of the charity Community Renewal Trust, a charity which is rethinking approaches to end persistent poverty or inequity in Scotland. The inspiration to launch first Caledonia Cremation, followed by Caledonia Funeral Aid came when a personal bereavement experienced by one of the founders of the charity brought to light the painful difficulties faced by families when there is no provision for funeral costs.
Funeral costs have increased faster than inflation over the past 20 years, and this has impacted Scottish families in a negative and distressing way, pushing one in seven into debt.
From this first-hand family tragedy Caledonia Cremation, our not-for-profit funeral directors, offering low-cost direct cremations, was born.
Caledonia Funeral Aid was subsequently set up to assist all bereaved families, but particularly those families struggling with funeral costs
Making your own Funeral Choices or helping someone to make theirs is not an easy thing to do, but planning ahead can make such a difference, bringing piece of mind to you and your loved ones Recording all your choices or even just some of them helps to ensure you can be remembered the way […]
Every Monday in March 2025 Event is currently full but we may have places released so please do get in touch to join the waiting list caledonia@funerals.scot We are joining forces with St Columbas Hospice Care for a series of waterfront walks every Monday.During the walk we will discover Edinburgh’s new memorial art installations located […]
We link with other like-minded organisations to increase the support for bereaved people in Scotland experiencing hardship. One such organisation is The Fuze Foundation who discuss how they provide dignified and personal ceremonies to those who can’t afford a funeral. Want to know more?For bereavement advice: 03000 11 33 01Email: caledonia@funerals.scotCFA Website: https://funerals.scot/The Fuze Foundation […]
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Caledonia Funeral Aid CIC – a social enterprise managed by Community Renewal Trust (SC566867 registered Orkney Street, G51 2BX) a flagship social enterprise, supported by Social Investment Scotland.
