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Funeral directors in Alexandria

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Alexandria, and 18 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery, 3.7 miles away. Deaths in Alexandria are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Alexandria

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Alexandria

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
John Kane Funeral Directors3.0 miles£2,495£1,545
Port Glasgow Funeral Services5.5 miles£1,850£1,575
P.B. Wright & Sons7.4 miles£2,295£1,545
Green Oak Funeral Services7.4 miles£1,850£1,575
Clydebank Co-operative Funeral Directors9.2 miles£1,975£1,550
John Roach Funeral Directors10.8 miles£2,270£2,045
Silver Rose Funeral Directors10.8 miles£2,300£1,250
Jonathan Harvey10.9 miles£2,495£1,545
Funeral Directors S.Sim & Son11.3 miles£2,775£2,045

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Crematoria near Alexandria

Cemeteries in and near Alexandria

Natural & woodland burial near Alexandria

Faith & cultural funerals in Alexandria

Places of worship near Alexandria — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (1 nearby)
  • Masjid Umar · 11.2 miles — Burnham Road, Glasgow, G14 0XA

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (2 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Alexandria: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 24 on 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
  3. Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, and funeral directors must follow a statutory code of practice (since March 2025).

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Alexandria

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Alexandria?
We list 1 funeral director based in Alexandria, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 18 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Alexandria?
The nearest crematorium to Alexandria is Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery, about 3.7 miles from the town centre. North Dalnottar Crematorium (7.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Alexandria?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. West Dunbartonshire Council runs the local registration service. Book an appointment first — you’ll need the medical certificate of cause of death, which the doctor sends to the registrar.
How much does a funeral cost in Alexandria?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Alexandria is £1,850 (funeral director’s charges only) at Port Glasgow Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,096 at Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in West Dunbartonshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Alexandria?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Alexandria offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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