Crematorium · Argyll and Bute

Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery

Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery is a crematorium in Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute. It is the closest option for Port Glasgow, Helensburgh, Alexandria, Greenock. The nearest other crematorium is Greenock Crematorium, 4.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Argyll and Bute, G82 5HQ
Council area	Argyll and Bute
County / area	Argyll and Bute

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,096
Unattended (direct) cremation	£764
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Argyll and Bute Council. Adults 18+ weekday; Saturday £1,211; excludes clergy £127/organist £96; streaming £51.81; hourly service times). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery

Port Glasgow2.8 mi
Helensburgh3.1 mi
Alexandria3.7 mi
Greenock3.7 mi
Bonhill3.9 mi
Balloch4.2 mi
Dumbarton4.5 mi
Gourock5.6 mi
Bishopton7.7 mi
Dunoon9.9 mi
Erskine9.9 mi
Linwood11.3 mi
Johnstone11.4 mi
Clydebank11.5 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly.

How much does a cremation at Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery cost?

Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,096 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £764. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.