Crematorium · Glasgow

Glasgow Crematorium

Glasgow Crematorium is a crematorium at 19 Tresta Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City. It is the closest option for Bishopbriggs, Bearsden, Glasgow, Milngavie. The nearest other crematorium is North Dalnottar Crematorium, 6.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	19 Tresta Road, Glasgow, G23 5AU
Phone	0141 946 2895
Website	glasgowcrematorium.co.uk
Council area	Glasgow City
County / area	Glasgow City

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£795 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£395
Unattended (direct) cremation	£295
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operator: Scottish Cremation Society (charity), Western Necropolis G23 5AA. 45 min incl arrival/departure; same fee Mon-Sat. Reduced = no-fuss, up to 10 attendees). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Glasgow Crematorium

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 Glasgow Crematorium

Bishopbriggs2.2 mi
Bearsden2.5 mi
Glasgow2.9 mi
Milngavie3.2 mi
Renfrew4.5 mi
Clydebank4.8 mi
Lenzie5.2 mi
Stepps5.2 mi
Kirkintilloch5.5 mi
Rutherglen5.6 mi
Lennoxtown6 mi
Thornliebank6.5 mi
Erskine6.6 mi
Giffnock6.6 mi
Paisley6.7 mi
Cambuslang7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Glasgow Crematorium?

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 on 0141 946 2895.

How much does a cremation at Glasgow Crematorium cost?

Glasgow Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £795, with a lower-cost option at £395 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £295. 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.