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Funeral directors in Glasgow

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Glasgow (Glaschu), Glasgow City, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 11 funeral directors based in Glasgow, and 52 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Glasgow Crematorium, 2.9 miles away. Deaths in Glasgow are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Glasgow

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

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Crematoria near Glasgow

Cemeteries in and near Glasgow

Natural & woodland burial near Glasgow

Faith & cultural funerals in Glasgow

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (3 nearby)

Sikh 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 (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Glasgow: find a church in Glasgow for a funeral service · prayer times in Glasgow for janazah

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

When someone dies in Glasgow: 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 Glasgow

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 Glasgow?
We list 11 funeral directors based in Glasgow, 36 funeral directors within 5 miles and 52 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Glasgow?
The nearest crematorium to Glasgow is Glasgow Crematorium, about 2.9 miles from the city centre. Linn Crematorium (4.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Glasgow?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. Glasgow City 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 Glasgow?
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 Glasgow City are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Glasgow?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Glasgow, hindu funerals in Glasgow, sikh funerals in Glasgow, jewish funerals in Glasgow, catholic funerals in Glasgow, orthodox christian funerals in Glasgow, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Glasgow?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Glasgow 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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