K McMillan Family Funeral Directors

31/07/2025

🩶 Planning a Funeral – You’re Not Alone 🩶

We understand how overwhelming it can feel when you’re faced with planning a funeral — especially while navigating grief. That’s why we’re here to gently guide you through every step.

Here’s a brief outline of what to expect:

🩶 Initial Contact – We’ll talk through your wishes and explain the next steps.
🩶 Personalising the Service – From music and readings to flowers and dress codes, we help create a farewell that truly reflects your loved one.
🩶 Paperwork & Legalities – We’ll handle the necessary forms and notifications with care and clarity.
🩶 On the Day – Our team will be there with quiet professionalism, ensuring everything runs smoothly and respectfully.

Every family, every goodbye, and every person is different. As an independent, female-led, family-run funeral home, we believe in giving you time, space, and choices — always with compassion at the heart of what we do.

For all enquires please contact Kirsty on 01236 821278.

29/07/2025

🩶 Gone But Not Forgotten 🩶

You never said I’m leaving,
You never said goodbye.
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.

A million times we’ve needed you,
A million times we’ve cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place
No one else ever will.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn’t go alone —
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

28/07/2025

🩶 Here When You Need Us Most 🩶

At K McMillan Family Funeral Directors, we are proud to be an independent, and family-run funeral home.

We understand that every goodbye is deeply personal, and we’re here to offer gentle guidance, genuine compassion, and unwavering support—every step of the way.

Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a recent loss, our team is here to provide a kind and caring hand during life’s most difficult moments.

Because for us, it’s not just about funerals—it’s about honouring life with dignity, love, and respect.

If you ever need to talk, we’re always here to listen and offer guidance and support.

For all enquires please contact Kirsty on 01236 821278.

25/07/2025

We’re pleased to see the Scottish Government commit an additional £5 million in the 2025–26 Budget to support hospices across Scotland.

Behind every patient is a story.
Behind every story is a team of hospice staff providing expert care with compassion and dignity.

This £5 million funding uplift helps make sure that care continues — fairly, sustainably, and with love.

21/07/2025

🩶 SUSAN HIGNEY, KILSYTH 🩶

K McMillan Family Funeral Directors are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the late Susan Higney, aged 59 years. Susan passed away peacefully at Strathcarron Hospice surrounded by her loving family on 14th July 2025.

Susan’s celebration of life will be held at the Church Hall at the Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish on Monday 28th July 2025 at 10am. Thereafter to Kilsyth cemetery.

The family kindly invite those attending to wear a touch of red, if they wish, in loving memory of Susan.

Our thoughts, love and support are with Susan’s loving family at this sad and difficult time.

For all enquires please contact Kirsty on 01236 821278.

13/07/2025

🩶 Intimate Ceremonies 🩶

Did you know we offer small, intimate funeral services right here at our own funeral home?

Not every farewell needs to be large or formal. Sometimes, it’s the quiet goodbyes — shared between just a few close family members and friends — that feel the most personal and meaningful.

Our private space allows for a warm, respectful setting where you can celebrate a life with calm, comfort, and care. Whether it’s for a simple service, a time of reflection, or a quiet goodbye, we’re here to support you with dignity and compassion.

Because every goodbye matters — no matter the size.

If you’d like to know more about arranging an intimate service, we’re always here to talk.

For all enquires please contact us on 01236 821278.

11/07/2025

🩶 Little Butterfly resting on our window ledge 🩶

Today, a butterfly visited our funeral home.

It wasn’t just fluttering by — it lingered. Gently, quietly… it danced in the stillness. It felt like more than coincidence. It felt like a moment. A message.

You see, butterflies have long been seen as symbols of transformation, hope, and the soul itself. They begin life in a very different form — grounded, hidden, unseen. And then, one day, they break free. They emerge, delicate but strong, changed forever. And they fly.

That’s why, in many cultures, butterflies are believed to carry the spirit of those we’ve lost — to visit us, even if only for a moment, to remind us they are still near.

So when that butterfly appeared, right here, in this place of goodbye and grief, it didn’t feel like an accident.

A gentle whisper from someone who’s moved on… saying, “I’m okay. I made it. And I’m still with you.”

So the next time you see a butterfly — pause. Watch. Feel. You never know who’s stopping by to remind you that while they may be out of sight, they are never far from your heart.

08/07/2025

🩶 GEORGE HARVEY, KILSYTH. 🩶

K McMillan Family Funeral Directors are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the late George Harvey, aged 80 years. George passed away at home on 6th July 2025.

George will be received into St Patrick’s Catholic Church on Friday 11th July 2025 at 6pm.

A requiem mass for the repose of his soul for George will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Kilsyth on Saturday 12th July 2025 at 9.30am, thereafter to Kilsyth cemetery.

Our thoughts, love and support are with George’s loving family at this sad time.

God bless.

For all enquires please contact Kirsty on 01236 821278.

03/07/2025

🩶 What to Do When Someone Passes Away 🩶

When someone you love passes away, it can be an overwhelming and emotional time. Please know that you’re not alone — we are here to support and guide you every step of the way.

At K McMillan Family Funeral Directors Ltd, we understand how difficult these first moments can be. As soon as you’re ready, please contact us on 01236 821278. We will talk you through what needs to happen next and will begin making the necessary arrangements to bring your loved one into our care, gently and respectfully.

We are here to offer comfort, reassurance, and practical help at any hour — day or night.

For all enquiries please contact us on 01236 821278.

Independent Family Funeral Directors

02/07/2025

Thank you so much to the family of the late Lila Barrie for the beautiful card and your kind words.
It truly means a great deal to me. It was a privilege to support you during such a difficult time, and I’m deeply touched by your thoughtful message.

It was an absolute honour to care and support a wonderful family and to arrange the quickest funeral ever! Can’t thank you enough for putting your trust in me for Lila. Thank you

01/07/2025

For anyone travelling to Stirling Crematorium please note there are roadworks in place and may cause delays.

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24/06/2025

🩶 Celebrants 🩶

When someone we love passes away, we’re often left with the overwhelming task of saying goodbye — and doing it in a way that truly honours who they were. That’s where a celebrant comes in.

So, what does a celebrant do at a funeral?

In simple terms, a celebrant is someone who leads the funeral service — but in reality, it’s so much more than just standing at the front and speaking. A celebrant’s role is to tell a story. To capture a life. To give voice to love, loss, and legacy.

When celebrants meet with families in their time of grief, often when emotions are raw and hearts are heavy. And they listen — really listen. They ask about the person who has died: who they were, what made them laugh, what they loved, what they stood for. They gather the threads of memories, stories, and emotions, and they carefully weave them into a ceremony that reflects not just a life lived, but a person known and loved.

Whether the family wants a formal tone or something more relaxed, religious or completely secular, the celebrant designs the service around their wishes. They might include poems, music, readings, or moments of quiet reflection. They might share stories with a touch of humour or speak gently through tears.

But most of all, a celebrant gives people space — space to grieve, to remember, to feel connected, and to say goodbye in their own way.

They’re not just speakers. They are guides through a sacred and emotional moment in time. They bring structure to chaos, comfort in uncertainty, and a sense of peace in the midst of loss.

A good funeral doesn’t take away the pain, but it can bring comfort, clarity, and even healing. It can remind us not just of what we’ve lost, but of how lucky we were to have had them in the first place.

And that is what celebrants do — they honour a life, hold space for grief, and help create a goodbye that feels right. And we are so lucky to have a team of amazing celebrants who we have the honour of working with. Thank you to you all, we couldn’t do it without you!