Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care

11/11/2025

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28/10/2025

We’re delighted to renew our membership with the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD).

At Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care, we believe it’s vital to uphold the highest possible standards of care and professionalism within our industry. In light of recent media coverage highlighting the actions of a few rogue operators, we feel it’s more important than ever to ensure families can place their trust in properly inspected, accredited, and locally trusted funeral directors. 🌺🕊 Here for you day or night 365 days per year Tel 01355-457-161

22/10/2025

🌷 Because every life deserves to be remembered with love 🌷

At Hester and Lalli Independent Funeral Care, we believe that every goodbye should be as unique and special as the life it honours. We’re here to help families through one of the hardest moments with warmth, understanding, and genuine care.

We take pride in offering a personal touch — guiding you gently through each step, listening to what truly matters, and creating a farewell that feels right for you and your loved one.

💜 Compassionate support, day or night
💜 Thoughtfully arranged services tailored to each family
💜 Trusted, caring professionals — proudly awarded Scotland’s Best Female Undertaker, Best Funeral Package and Special Recognition Award.

If you ever need us, we’re only a call away.
📞 0800 448 0914 / 01355 457161

✨ Here for you, when you need us most.

Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care are a family owned Funeral Care business who are honoured to be able help families within the local community and further afield. We hold ourselves to the highest possible standards of care at a fair cost.

17/09/2025

We are excited to support a wonderful local initiative in East Kilbride! The Murray Community Hub, in partnership with Connected East Kilbride, is hosting an open day for families and young people in the Murray Area. Join us on Sunday, 21st September 2025, from 3pm to 5pm at St. Mark's Church (opposite Kwik Fit). This fantastic organisation is dedicated to promoting health and well-being for everyone in our community. We look forward to seeing you there and showing our support for this great cause. Best wishes from all of us at Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care Ltd!

28/08/2025

As another busy week draws nearer to a close, we were touched by a photo sent to us by a former client and now close friend, Linda. She was so grateful for our small donation to their fundraiser last week, which raised over £1,000 for their small community club in East Kilbride.

Helping causes in our community is one of the more rewarding parts of what we do as Funeral Directors.

Thank you, Linda, for sharing this lovely update! 🩷

18/08/2025

💛 Supporting Our Community 💛
Today, we had the pleasure of presenting a cheque to an incredible local non-profit, Little Brains East Kilbride.

Little Brains is doing amazing work to support children and families in our community — offering vital mental health support and informal education in a safe, nurturing environment.

We’re so proud to support an organisation that gives so much to others. A huge well done to the whole team at Little Brains — your dedication is truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to see what you do next! 🙌

06/08/2025

When You Say Goodbye to a Parent
Suddenly, you find yourself living in an entirely new world.
You are no longer ‘the child,’ and no matter how many years you’ve been officially ‘grown up,’ you realize you never truly were until this moment. The shock of this realization can shake you to your core.

When you finally say farewell to both your parents—assuming you were fortunate enough to have had two—you become an orphan on this earth. And that feeling never, ever becomes easier, no matter how old you are or how many children you have.

You see, a part of your body is physically connected to the people who created it, and a part of your soul is intertwined with theirs. When they are no longer here, it’s as if something practical is missing—like a finger or an arm. Because, in truth, you are missing your parent, and that is something far more vital than any limb.

Yet, the connection remains so strong that somehow it persists—no one fully understands how. But they are still there. In some way, shape, or form, they continue to guide you if you listen carefully enough. You can hear the words they would have said.

You can feel the warmth of their approval, their smile when you reach a goal, their all-encompassing love filling the air when a new life is born—someone they have never met.

If you observe your children closely, you will notice that they, too, maintain a connection with your parents long after they are gone. They may say things that resonate deeply with you because they bring back memories of the parent you miss. They might carry traits, thoughts, or even appear in their dreams.

This is something beyond explanation.
Love is a mystical and wondrous force.
It’s far better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, and grief is the price we pay for that love. The deeper the love, the greater the grief.

When you say goodbye to a parent, remember to connect with that little girl or boy who still lives inside you somewhere.
Take good care of her or him, for they may feel alone and scared.

Losing your parents means losing a part of your identity, a place in the world. When those who brought you into this life are no longer here, everything changes.

Look after yourself as they looked after you, and listen for their guidance when you need it most.
They never truly leave.

30/07/2025

In loving memory of Mr James Low Garven.
1st February 1943 ~ 17th July 2025 🕊️
With great sadness, we announce the passing of the late Mr James Low Garven.
Mr Garven's funeral service will take place at Linn Crematorium
on Wednesday, 6th August at 12:00pm. to which all family and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Thereafter, a funeral tea will take place at The Hillpark Bowling Club, Tinto Road, Glasgow, G43 2 AH
All inquiries to our office Tel - 01355-457-161.
Rest In Peace, Mr Garven. 💙
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19/07/2025

Honoured to be asked to be a sponsor at such a prestigious event in East Kilbride . Hoping for good weather for all participants and a great day out for all family’s attending. Hope to see you there 🐄🐎🐔

✨️ Saturday Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: Hester & Lalli ✨️

We’re proud to welcome Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care as a corporate sponsor of this year’s East Kilbride Farm Show.

A locally run service where families come first, Hester & Lalli are committed to providing compassionate, dignified funerals while keeping costs affordable for the East Kilbride community.

Thank you to the team for supporting this year’s event — your contribution helps us keep the show thriving for local families and visitors alike 🎪👏

To learn more about Hester & Lalli:
👉 visit:scotlandfunerals.com

🎟️ Early bird tickets still available: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eastkilbrideopencattleshowsociety?ref=web

📅 Show Day: Saturday 26th July

18/07/2025

Thanks, Hannah, for your thoughtful Google Review, a reminder to ourselves of why we do what we do. 🕊🕊🕊