Funeral Directors In Glasgow
0.2 miles38 Queens St, Glasgow, G1 3DX
Catholic funeral directors & services in Glasgow
We don’t yet list a specialist Catholic funeral director near Glasgow, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Catholic funeral. There are 65 Catholic churches within 5 miles (the 8 nearest are listed below). A Catholic funeral usually has three parts: a vigil or reception of the body into church the evening before, a Requiem (funeral) Mass, and the rite of committal at the grave or crematorium.
Funeral directors near Glasgow
We haven’t identified a specialist Catholic funeral director close to Glasgow yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Catholic funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Catholic funerals? Tell us.
The Co-operative Funeralcare
1.0 mile295 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1HX
Co-op Funeralcare
The Co-operative Funeralcare
1.1 milesGlasgow, G40 1NQ
Co-op Funeralcare
Allan Menzies Funeral Directors
1.3 milesUnit 4, 2 Main Street Bridgeton, Bridgeton, G40 1HA
£1,195 direct cremation from their price list
Calder Moore
1.4 miles490 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1QG
Alex Black Funeral Care
1.5 milesGlasgow, G22 5AS
Catholic churches near Glasgow
A Catholic church can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
You can also find more Catholic churches in Glasgow on ChurchNearMe.
- St Andrew's Cathedral · 0.4 miles
- Saint Mungo's · 0.6 miles — 58 Parson Street, Glasgow, G4 0RX · website
- St. Aloysius Church · 0.6 miles — Rose Street, Glasgow
- St Alphonsus · 0.7 miles — St Alphonsus RC Church, London Road, Glasgow, G40 1PE
- St. Andrew's · 0.7 miles
- St Patrick's RC Church · 0.8 miles — North Street, Glasgow
- Blessed John Duns Scotus RC Church · 0.8 miles — 270 Ballater Street, Glasgow, G5 0YT
- St Mary's · 1.0 mile — St Mary's RC Church, 89 Abercromby Street, Glasgow, G40 2DQ
Catholic cemeteries & burial sections nearby
- St Kentigern's RC Cemetery · 2.8 miles
- St. Peter's Cemetery · 2.9 miles
- St Convals · 6.0 miles
- Saint Joseph's Cemetery · 10.6 miles
Catholic funerals: what to expect
| Burial or cremation | Both are permitted; burial is preferred |
|---|---|
| Ashes | Should be buried or interred in a sacred place — not scattered, divided or kept at home |
| Service | Vigil (often the night before), Funeral Mass or funeral liturgy, and committal |
| Who to contact | The parish priest of the person who died, alongside your funeral director |
| Afterwards | A Month’s Mind Mass and anniversary Masses; Mass cards are a common gesture |
Etiquette for guests
- What to wear: Dark or muted, smart clothing.
- What to say: “I’m so sorry for your loss”, or “May they rest in peace.” Offering a Mass card is a traditional gesture of sympathy.
- Flowers: Flowers are welcome; some families ask for donations to a charity or the parish instead.
Practical steps in Glasgow
- The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death.
- Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. How to register.
- Contact a funeral director and your Catholic church — they can help arrange the key rites (Vigil, Requiem Mass and rite of committal).
- Book the cemetery — see local options.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Catholic church near Glasgow?
The nearest Catholic churches to Glasgow include St Andrew's Cathedral (0.4 miles), Saint Mungo's (0.6 miles), St. Aloysius Church (0.6 miles).
Can Catholics be cremated?
Yes. The Church allows cremation but prefers burial, and asks that ashes are buried or kept in a sacred place rather than scattered or kept at home.
Can you have a eulogy at a Catholic funeral?
Usually a short tribute is allowed, often before the final commendation. Rules vary by parish and diocese, so ask the priest.
What is a Month’s Mind?
A Mass celebrated about a month after the death to pray for the person who died — a particularly strong tradition in Irish Catholic families.