Crematorium · Barrhead

The Hurlet Crematorium

The Hurlet Crematorium is a crematorium in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. It is the closest option for Barrhead, Paisley, Thornliebank, Neilston. The nearest other crematorium is Linn Crematorium, 4.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Barrhead, G53 7TH
Phone	0141 286 0536
Website	hurletcrematorium.co.uk
Opening hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00
Council area	East Renfrewshire
County / area	East Renfrewshire

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,150 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£785
Unattended (direct) cremation	£475
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Horizon Cremation (Horizon Ceremonies Ltd). Fee year not stated on page (PDF filename Hurlet-Price-List-2026.pdf, uploaded March 2026). Celebration of Life service £1,150 (60 minutes between services, 10am-3pm); Serenity attended direct 20-min service £785 (9am or 4pm, max 30 attendees); Sunrise direct unattended cremation £475; Saturday £1,650. Includes medical referee and Wesley music. Webcast £90.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at The Hurlet 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 The Hurlet Crematorium

Barrhead1.2 mi
Paisley2.6 mi
Thornliebank2.6 mi
Neilston2.8 mi
Giffnock3.5 mi
Newton Mearns3.6 mi
Renfrew4.2 mi
Elderslie4.2 mi
Clarkston4.5 mi
Linwood4.7 mi
Johnstone5.3 mi
Glasgow5.9 mi
Clydebank6 mi
Rutherglen6.6 mi
Erskine6.6 mi
Bearsden7.4 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at The Hurlet 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 286 0536.

How much does a cremation at The Hurlet Crematorium cost?

The Hurlet Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,150, with a lower-cost option at £785 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £475. 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.