Crematorium · Glasgow

South Lanarkshire Crematorium

South Lanarkshire Crematorium is a crematorium in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire. It is the closest option for Blantyre, Bothwell, East Kilbride, Hamilton. The nearest other crematorium is Daldowie Crematorium, 3.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Glasgow, G72 0TL
Council area	South Lanarkshire
County / area	South Lanarkshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£973.61 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£519.94
Unattended (direct) cremation	£397.70
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by South Lanarkshire Council Bereavement Services (not Westerleigh). Charges from 1 April 2026 (2026-27). Cremation (60 minute slot) £973.61; cremation (30 minute slot) £733.58; simple service (8am or 8.15am slot) £519.94 (recorded as reduced; page does not describe it further, presumed a short attended service); direct cremation (8am or 8.15am slot) £397.70. Double service time +£323.74 per slot. Live and on-demand streaming £61.36.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire Crematorium

Blantyre1.4 mi
Bothwell2.4 mi
East Kilbride2.8 mi
Hamilton3 mi
Uddingston3.1 mi
Cambuslang3.7 mi
Viewpark3.9 mi
Bellshill4.5 mi
Motherwell4.7 mi
Rutherglen5.4 mi
New Stevenston5.7 mi
Larkhall5.8 mi
Holytown6 mi
Clarkston6.5 mi
Coatbridge6.8 mi
Newarthill7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at South Lanarkshire 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.

How much does a cremation at South Lanarkshire Crematorium cost?

South Lanarkshire Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £973.61, with a lower-cost option at £519.94 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £397.70. 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.