Crematorium · Dumfries

Roucan Loch Crematorium

Roucan Loch Crematorium is a crematorium at Roucan Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway. It is the closest option for Dumfries, Lochmaben, Lockerbie. The nearest other crematorium is Carlisle Crematorium, 26.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Roucan Road, Dumfries, DG1 4JF
Phone	01387 266749
Website	roucanloch.co.uk
Opening hours	Mon-Sun 10:00-16:00
Council area	Dumfries and Galloway
County / area	Dumfries and Galloway

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,095 · 60-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£595
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Independent crematorium. Prices from 1 April 2026. Standard fee Mon-Fri 9am-3pm; 4pm slot (Mon-Thu) £1,195. Includes 1-hour slot with 25-min chapel service, Obitus music, abated cremation, certificate, ashes box. Direct cremation unattended (Mon-Fri 8.45/9/9.15am) £595. Extra slot 50% of fee. Webcasting/visual tributes from £65.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Roucan Loch 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 Roucan Loch Crematorium

Dumfries3.2 mi
Lochmaben4.9 mi
Lockerbie7.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Roucan Loch 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 01387 266749.

How much does a cremation at Roucan Loch Crematorium cost?

Roucan Loch Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,095 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £595. 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.