Unattended funerals in Glasgow

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in Glasgow take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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Laird & McMillan Funeral Directors

  • 745 Clarkston Road, Netherlee, Glasgow, Glasgow, G44 3XA
  • 0141 633 5033
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Serenity Funeral Directors

  • 2071 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G52 3JH
  • 0141 882 8872
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T & R O'Brien Funeral Directors

  • 110 Maryhill Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G20 7QS
  • 0141 332 1708
T & R O'Brien Funeral Directors

T & R O'Brien Funeral Directors

  • 104 Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead, Glasgow, Glasgow, G69 9AA
  • 0141 779 1973
Jonathan Harvey Funeral Directors in 244 Anniesland Road, Glasgow

Jonathan Harvey Funeral Directors

  • The Beeches Funeral Home, 244 Anniesland Road, Glasgow, Glasgow, G13 1XA
  • 0141 954 0505
George S Munn Funeral Directors in Burnside, Rutherglen, Glasgow

George S Munn Funeral Directors

  • Fishescoates Avenue, Burnside, Rutherglen, Glasgow, Glasgow, G73 5QZ
  • 0141 634 1291
Jonathan Harvey Funeral Directors in 56 Drymen Road, Bearsden, Glasgow

Jonathan Harvey Funeral Directors

  • The Allander Funeral Home, 56 Drymen Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, Glasgow, G61 2RH
  • 0141 943 1617

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Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Talk to someone in Glasgow

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our Glasgow funeral directors arranges it.

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Helpful organisations

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Grief after bereavement

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

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Help with funeral costs

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

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Report the death

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.