Crematorium · Greenock

Greenock Crematorium

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

Contact & directions

Address	Greenock, PA16 8UG
Phone	01475 715658
Website	inverclyde.gov.uk
Council area	Inverclyde
County / area	Inverclyde

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Arranging a cremation at Greenock 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 Greenock Crematorium

Greenock0.8 mi
Gourock1.8 mi
Port Glasgow3.5 mi
Helensburgh4.2 mi
Dunoon5.7 mi
Dumbarton8 mi
Alexandria8 mi
Bonhill8.2 mi
Balloch8.6 mi
Bishopton10.7 mi
Largs11.2 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Greenock 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 01475 715658.

How much does a cremation at Greenock Crematorium cost?

Crematorium fees are set by the operator and change each year, and many crematoria charge less for early-morning or unattended slots. Funeral directors must show local crematorium fees on their standardised price list. Ask the crematorium or your funeral director for the current fee.

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.