Arrange a Glasgow direct cremation, delivered at our Bishopbriggs Crematorium just 8 miles from Glasgow.
The UK's largest direct cremation provider ✝
Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo
A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7
Nationwide funeral provider operating throughout mainland UK
The UK's largest direct cremation provider ✝
Independent customer service rating of 4.9/5 on Feefo
A caring and attentive team here for you and your family 24/7
Nationwide funeral provider operating throughout mainland UK
Our direct cremation services are ideal if you're looking for an unattended funeral in Glasgow. Choosing a low-cost cremation without a ceremony gives you the freedom to mourn in your own unique and individual way. Or if you would rather be present at your loved one's funeral you may prefer our attended cremation service, which still prioritises respect and affordability.
Our cremations are caring and professional just the same as traditional funerals but in a much more cost-effective way. As part of the Westerleigh Group, our funerals take place across the UK at one of 41 crematoriums including Bishopbriggs Crematorium located just 8 miles from Glasgow.
Our caring and compassionate team are on hand to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have any questions at all about direct cremation, please call 01543 212000.
We’re here for you whether you are looking for our direct cremation services today or planning for tomorrow.
Find our services below or alternatively you can view our price list or our CMA standardised price list.
Whether your loved one has died or is close to passing, our team is available 24/7 to support and talk you through the next steps; from collection and care of your loved one, completion of all paperwork, to the day of the funeral itself.
Relax knowing that the arrangements are agreed and paid for. There are no medical questions and acceptance is guaranteed. You can also pay in monthly instalments.
** Price advertised is for a 50 year old paying over a 10 year period. Total cost is £2,374.80 and includes administration fees.
Increasingly, people are choosing an unattended funeral, otherwise known as a direct cremation, instead of a more elaborate service.
This cremation only funeral option allows for a more flexible and personal remembrance. The steps below let you know what to expect from our service.
We're here for you 24/7. You can call us on 01543 212000 before a passing to give you and your loved ones time to prepare or you can call us when the time comes. All we need from you is some basic information to get things moving.
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Our caring team will collect the deceased from anywhere in the UK mainland, whether your loved one is at home, in a care home or at a hospital. The deceased will then be taken to our professional mortuary facilities before cremation.
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We will prepare your loved one for cremation, bathe them, remove any artificial items and dress your loved one upon request. We will then lay them to rest in the coffin, transport them to the crematorium and we will inform you of the date of cremation.
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The cremation will take place at one of our 41 crematoriums in the UK. The body is taken through the front door, rested on the catafalque while a song of your choice is played or a moment of silence is respected, then the cremation takes place.
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The ashes will be hand-delivered back to you within 14 days or scattered in the garden of remembrance upon request. You may then like to arrange a memorial service or celebration of life to commemorate the life of your loved one.
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8.2 miles from Glasgow
Bishopbriggs Crematorium Crosshill Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 2PZ
If you are interested in a funeral service to celebrate the life of a loved one, this can take place at our beautiful crematorium in Bishopbriggs. You can choose from a 30 minute service from just £1,899 or a 60 minute service from just £2,399. You also have the option for the service to be led by the family or a professional celebrant.
Bishopbriggs Crematorium offers peaceful, comfortable and accessible surroundings that complement the natural environment. Set in the Campsie Hills and surrounding farmland, the contemporary chapel provides a light and airy location to say a final farewell. Say goodbye to your loved one in your own way with state-of-the-art technology for both visual and musical tributes. A peaceful water feature outside the chapel adds to the calm atmosphere of the grounds which are beautifully tended year-round.
Our Glasgow funeral services are also available to all those in the surrounding areas and across mainland UK. Wherever you are, you can feel reassured that your loved ones will be professionally and compassionately looked after.
There are many meaningful locations in and around Glasgow for scattering ashes once they have been hand-delivered back.
However, please note before you do so that you must gain permission from the landowner or local authority first.
There are a number of parks around Glasgow including Kelvingrove Park, Linn Park and Elder Park which all offer a number of tranquil spots where you can scatter ashes.
Situated on the River Clyde, the Newark Slipway near Port Glasgow offers a serene setting to scatter ashes and has been designated by the Inverclyde Council as a suitable location.
Somewhere meaningful like a local pub, church or local sports club may be an option for scattering ashes. Depending on what side of the Glasgow divide your loved one sat, you may consider Ibrox or Celtic Park.
With a direct cremation, you have the freedom to arrange a personal memorial service of your choosing in your own time. Places in and around Glasgow that may be suited to your memorial service include church halls, village or town halls, sports or social clubs, pubs, restaurants or hotels.
The National Piping Centre is an historic venue which has a number of rooms that can be hired depending on the size of your party. There are 7 rooms in total ranging from a capacity of 50 to 250.
If your loved one was a football fan from Glasgow, chances are they sat on one side on the Auld Firm divide. If so, holding a memorial service or wake at one of these venues might offer the perfect send off.
The Westerwood Hotel, set just outside Glasgow in the beautiful Scottish countryside offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for a wake. They also have a number of rooms designated for memorial services and wakes.
We offer the highest level of support, but don't just take our word for it. Below are recent reviews from customers who bought a funeral with us.
Excellent service from start to finish. Professional yet genuinely caring. Very helpful, understanding, patient and accommodating. They were always on hand to answer any questions.
Kez via Trustpilot
Not only are our funerals carried out with love and care, but we also offer one of the UK’s best value services.
From your very first phone call and through every stage of the cremation process, you can rest assured that you will be in the most caring and attentive hands with Distinct Cremations.
Our caring team are here 24/7 to support you through the most difficult of times
Rhiannon Pearson
Team Leader
At Distinct Cremations we offer an alternative to a traditional funeral director. Our Glasgow direct cremation services can be arranged entirely from the comfort of your own home. Our empathetic and respectful team can support you in arranging a direct cremation over the phone and help you fill out all necessary paperwork.
Unlike a traditional funeral, a direct cremation is simple, fuss free and low cost. As a direct cremation is an unattended funeral service your family and friends can come together at a different time in a more personal and meaningful place to share memories of your loved one and pay their respects.
If you would like to arrange a direct cremation in Glasgow for yourself in the future or you know you will be responsible for planning someone else's funeral, you can also arrange a direct cremation in advance with a direct cremation funeral plan. As well as providing direct cremation services at the time of need, we also offer the option to set up a Direct Cremation Plan.
A Glasgow direct cremation is an unattended cremation without a conventional funeral service. Choosing a direct cremation funeral gives you the freedom to hold a celebration of your loved one's life at a place which has personal significance and takes away the time pressure so you can plan a memorial in exactly the way you would like.
Some alternatives to a traditional funeral are taking a walk to scatter ashes, having a family meal, holding an event at home or at a local venue or something to reflect your loved one's unique hobbies and interests.
Choosing a direct cremation in Glasgow has a number of benefits. A direct cremation is an unattended funeral service. It is the most affordable funeral option and keeps planning the funeral simple. With a direct cremation you are free from traditional obligations, allowing your family to remember your loved one in a way that best represents them and their life.
Our friendly and experienced team can help you arrange a direct cremation in Glasgow. We will support you through each stage of the process to help alleviate the stress of planning a funeral. To find out more information about our Glasgow direct cremation services, give us a call on 01543 212000. Our lines are open 24/7.
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Over 74,000 cremations a year
Westerleigh Group including Distinct Cremations carried out over 74,000 cremations in 2024.
