Memorial gardens
For the burial or placing of ashes, we offer a choice of private or communal gardens in different styles and locations within our grounds.
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Dundee Crematorium
Dundee Crematorium was built in 1936 and stands in four and a half acres of woodland on the edge of the city. The B-listed chapel has two stained-glass windows and a Henry Willis organ from 1954, and it holds a large gathering comfortably. Along the Path of Remembrance, floral tributes are laid out where families can find them.
Two hundred seats, so a large gathering is no trouble. The 1954 Henry Willis organ is still played, and there are 63 parking spaces. Families come from Perth, Muirhead, Camperdown and Dryburgh as well as Dundee. Our funeral directors in Dundee can help you arrange a funeral here.
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- Included:Over 200 years of caring for families
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Arranging a funeral at Dundee Crematorium
To hold a funeral here, speak to your local Dignity funeral director. They'll book the chapel, settle the paperwork with the crematorium and talk you through the choices at whatever pace suits you.
There's no rush, and no question is too small. You don't need to have anything worked out before you call.
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A chapel for every faith and belief
Ceremonies in our chapel can be arranged entirely around your customs, traditions and preferences. Let your funeral director know what matters to you, and they’ll take care of everything.
Memorials – a lasting tribute to someone special
Ask your funeral director about arranging a memorial at Dundee Crematorium.
Plaques or dedications
If you choose to scatter or keep the ashes, a plaque in our memorial grounds or dedication in the Book of Remembrance creates a lasting tribute for loved ones to visit.
Keepsakes and urns
Keep their memory close with a daily reminder of the person they were. From the traditional to the contemporary.
Visiting us
- McAlpine Road, Dundee, Scotland, DD3 8SD
- 01382 827259
Crematorium Office Opening Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
Crematorium Grounds Opening Hours
Monday-Sunday: 24/7
Book of Remembrance Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
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What to expect at a cremation
Attending a ceremony
Each service here has a set length, and it varies from one crematorium to another. Your funeral director will tell you how long you have, let you know when to arrive and where to gather, and keep an eye on the timings on the day so that you don't have to.
The service can include readings, music and time for reflection, led by a minister, celebrant or family member. At the moment of farewell, called the committal, the coffin is lowered or hidden behind a curtain. Some families prefer to leave it in view.
When the service ends, there's usually time to gather outside and speak with other guests. Your funeral director will be there if you have any questions or concerns.
What to wear
Most people wear black or dark clothing but this isn't a rule. Some families ask guests to wear a particular colour or something that meant a lot to the person who has died, like a favourite team's shirt. They may also just want people to wear whatever they're comfortable in. If you've been invited and you're not sure, ask the family.
After the ceremony
The ashes are ready to collect from the crematorium a few days after the cremation. We can also hand-deliver them or scatter them in our memorial grounds for you, whichever you prefer. Some families choose to keep the ashes at home or scatter them somewhere with personal meaning.
A memorial is a lasting place in the world for someone special. Our crematoria offer a range of options, from plaques and benches to planting a tree in the gardens. Memorials can also be arranged after a direct cremation, even if there was no ceremony held at the crematorium itself.
What families say about us
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Rated 5/5
Thank you for the respectful and caring way you looked after our dear father, Alexander Munro and our family through this difficult time. Everything was handled with great compassion. Thank you for helping us say goodbye in a way that honoured our father.
Maxine Munro, 21 January 2026
Rated 2/5
I have attended a few funerals over the years and I must say when I am there I can’t hear a thing Question is do they have a loop system for hard of hearing people. I have asked a few people if they heard clearly and most people say they could not hear clearly. Unless you are sitting at the front.
Frances Connor, 17 January 2026
Rated 5/5
A huge 'thank you' to Marc from Dundee Crematorium. I went to visit my Mum and Dad's memorial rose plot 18th December 2025. I'd brought a Christmas wreath and photo slate etc. As I reached the grave, Marc was nearby and offered his help to tidy up the leaves from the plot and help place my items on the plot. Marc was so careful and considerate when placing the items. Marc noticed that the post supporting the rose tree was rotting at the base. He has now replaced the post too! This was so kind of Marc. I am disabled and would have struggled to do the wonderful job he did! The memorial rose plot looks absolutely beautiful! It's the first time in 19 years that I've been able to visit my Mum and Dad's memorial rose plot at Christmas time as I live in Portsmouth now. Marc you went above and beyond to help me and your kind words were much appreciated!
Alison, 20 December 2025
FAQs
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Advice and guidance
Guides on cremation services and what to do with ashes.
Cremation service
What happens at a cremation, the paperwork needed beforehand, how long the service lasts, what shapes the cost, and when the ashes come back to you.
What to do with cremation ashes
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Places to scatter ashes in the UK
Nine places families choose to scatter ashes – at home, at sea, on hills, rivers and sports grounds – and the permission each one asks of you first.
Burying ashes
Burying ashes in a cemetery, churchyard, garden of remembrance, woodland ground or your own garden – the permission needed for each, and what it costs.
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