Rutherglen Funeral Costs
Dignified funeral services in Rutherglen, whatever your need
There is our Tailored Funeral, which gives you the opportunity to say farewell to your loved one in the way you want. For a lower cost, the Simple Funeral provides a complete funeral with some limits on the options available, while the Parlour Service offers a funeral service followed by an unattended cremation. Finally, the Direct Cremation gives your loved one a dignified committal without mourners, so you can remember their life at a time and place of your choosing. Regardless of service, there will never be a compromise on the quality of care offered. You can read more about our funeral services in Rutherglen below.

Our funeral services
Tailored Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
We will provide you with a service that is truly personal and will meet your exact requirements and wishes. We will provide all of the necessary care for your loved one and allow you to personalise the funeral with any additional services you wish.From£1,745plus £860 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £860 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.Find out moreTailored Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.From£1,745plus £860 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £860 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.Tailored FuneralFrom £1,745
Simple Funeral
A complete funeral service at a lower cost, arranged and conducted by one of our expert Funeral Directors.
Our Simple Funeral comes at a lower cost, with a limited range of choices, without compromising on the quality of service that is delivered.From£1,450plus £860 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £860 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.Find out moreSimple Funeral
A complete funeral service at a lower cost, arranged and conducted by one of our expert Funeral Directors.From£1,450plus £860 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £860 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister.Simple FuneralFrom £1,450
Parlour Service
A Parlour Service hosted at a Dignity Parlour, followed by an unattended committal.
We provide a cremation funeral with a one-hour service conducted at one of our specialist service venues, before a cremation takes place at our chosen crematorium.From£1,350plus £190 estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £190 estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister.Find out moreParlour Service
A Parlour Service hosted at a Dignity Parlour, followed by an unattended committal.From£1,350plus £190 estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £190 estimated third party costs for attendance of a celebrant or minister.Parlour ServiceFrom £1,350
Direct Cremation
An unattended, yet dignified committal for your loved one.
Our Direct Cremation service provides all of the necessary care for when someone has died and ensures a dignified cremation is carried out without any ceremony or mourners in attendance.From£750Includes cost of cremationIncludes cost of cremationFind out moreDirect Cremation
An unattended, yet dignified committal for your loved one.From£750Includes cost of cremationIncludes cost of cremationDirect CremationFrom £750
Our Price Promise
We regularly check our competitors’ prices and are confident that we are unbeaten locally.
To give you further peace of mind, we also promise to match any local prices you may find after arranging a funeral with us.

How do the Tailored Funeral and Simple Funeral compare?
- Be cared for by our trained professionals
- Rest in a climate-controlled environment
- Be available to visit in our private chapel of rest
Tailored Funeral | Simple Funeral | |
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Flexibility to create an entirely personal and bespoke funeral service | Additional charges may apply | X |
Bringing your loved one into our care outside of normal working hours | Soonest available time | At an additional cost |
Use of private Chapel of Rest outside of normal working hours | ✔ | X |
Hearse | Traditional motorised hearse or choice of alternative hearses | Traditional motorised hearse only |
Limousines | At an additional cost | X |
Choice of funeral procession route | ✔ | X |
Choice of date and time of funeral | ✔ | X |
Choice of coffin | ✔ | A park coffin with linings and fittings only |
Organisation of floral tributes | ✔ | X |
Assistance with drafting and publishing an obituary | ✔ | X |
Arrange production of service stationery | ✔ | X |
Co-ordination of music, catering and memorial masonry | ✔ | X |
Embalming service | At an additional cost | At an additional cost |
Dressing your loved one | In their own clothes or supply a suitable gown | Basic gown |
Online Funeral Notice | ✔ | ✔ |
For care and support at this difficult time, visit our Rutherglen funeral home.

What does a Dignity funeral director do?
Caring for the departed is extremely important to us, as are their families members, who we will help in any way can. Those experiencing loss will have choices to make regarding the memorial, which is why our funeral directors aim to offer reassurance and ease their burden, giving the family the confidence they need to reach those decisions.

But it doesn't end there. As part of the care offered to every family coping with bereavement, our funeral directors also provide guidance and support with the administrative processes. Whether that's guidance on what paperwork is required, or advice to ensure that it's completed correctly and on time.

Our teams perform their duties to the highest standards to ensure that a loved one is looked after with the greatest of care are, from the moment of collection, through to the final goodbye.

Being a part of Dignity means being ready to assist and give a little something back. Whether that's by working with local care homes, training the clergy or advising other public bodies on care for the deceased and bereaved.

Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
The average cost of a cremation funeral in the UK is £3,744. However, this will vary according to location and other factors. Talk to your local funeral director to get a better idea of costs for the type of service you require.
The average cost of a burial in the UK is £4,798. This comprises burial charges, minister or celebrant fees, and funeral director fees. This cost does vary by location, your local funeral director will be able to give you a better understanding of costs.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.