Craigton Crematorium

Berryknowes Road
Cardonald
Glasgow
G52 2DB

Telephone: 0141 882 3893

Crematorium information

Craigton crematorium opened in 1957. It was designed by Paisley architect James Maitland Steel.

Our bright and airy chapel seats 100 people and a further 50 for larger funerals. We have a music system and it is equipped with a hearing loop. We are multi-faith and we can help you arrange a service according to your cultural and religious needs.

Our Garden of Remembrance is a tranquil setting to place a dedicated memorial. We have a range of memorials for you to choose from and we are always on hand to help make your decision with you. These include scattering, rose bushes, plaques and private gardens. Please speak with our dedicated memorial or grounds staff to help guide you through your options.

Our crematorium also has access for the less abled and accessible parking spaces. 

Admin office email address - Craigton.Crematorium@thecmg.co.uk

Opening Hours

The Office:
Our office is open Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:15, closed at weekends . We encourage booking an appointment prior to visiting. Please contact the crematorium to make an appointment.

The collection of cremated remains and memorial consultations can still take place by means of an appointment.

The Grounds:
Our grounds are open to the public all year round.

The Memorial Office:
Appointments can be made by contacting the crematorium directly by telephone.

The Book of Remembrance Room:
Our Book of Remembrance is split out in to two books, 'April-September' and 'October-March'. The Book of Remembrance is situated within the crematorium building and is opened on the current day. This is available Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:15, Saturday 09:00 - 12:15 (if we have a funeral service on only).

Parking

We have a small car park, we do cater though for overflow.

Our fees

We know that understanding what goes into the cost of a funeral can sometimes be difficult for families. We also recognise that understanding the overall financial implications of arranging a funeral is important. To this end we have included a downloadable price list of the services available to you.

It is important to us that any confusion is completely removed to help families to fully understand what the Cremation Fee includes, and what this means as part of the wider cost of the funeral. We have outlined the elements that are necessary to provide a cremation service to you below, although of course we would be happy to discuss any further queries you might have directly with you. You can contact us at any time to talk through any further options and any fees that might apply.

The cremation fee includes the following:

• All professional services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation.
• The use of our Chapel along with the assistance of a trained staff member on the day of the service.
• The provision of music during the funeral service (please contact the Crematorium for details of our available options).
• The sensitive handling of the cremation in line with environmental legislation.
• The appropriate national environmental levy for mercury abatement.
• The scattering or interment of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or the preparation for their removal along with a suitable container and the Cremation Certificate.
• Alternatively, we will look after the ashes safely and securely at our Crematoria site and can share with you the various options and next steps available to care for your loved ones ashes.

We also offer weekend services, fees for which along with  other available services are detailed in the PDF attachment entitled Cremation Price List

Direct cremation

We have a number of options available to meet the ever increasing demand for this service which are detailed below.

Unattended Direct Cremation

• There will be no service in the chapel and no mourners in attendance.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their decision having had time for further thought and discussion.

Attended Direct Cremation

• The attended direct cremation is available at 9.00am.
• This option enables families to attend the crematorium to see the coffin in the chapel and be able to spend a few moments with the coffin before the leaving the chapel.
• The crematorium staff will be available to help and assist you during the time at the crematorium, showing you both in and out of the chapel at the appropriate times.
• Music may also be played should you wish.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their mind having had time for further thought.

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