After a Death in Glasgow City | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Glasgow City

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Glasgow City area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Glasgow City

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Fosters Family Funeral Directors logo

1. Fosters Family Funeral Directors

0.8 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I would like to thank you and your team for a lovely service on short notice. Greatly appreciated your professionalism and help planning. My brother-in-law Jeffrey Ferguson would have been pleased.” — Christopher S.

“The arrangements and service provided was outstanding. I would highly recommend Fosters as a caring and professional organisation. Where families come first.” — Jennifer O.

T and R OBrien Ltd logo

2. T and R OBrien Ltd

1.0 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Carol made sure we were happy with every detail and all the staff made sure to respect our Sikh customs.” — Luvleen Z.

“Mairi was so kind and caring and put my family at ease. Nothing was a problem. Stephanie was wonderful on the day, made us feel special. My family have been using T&R O'Brien for 45 years.” — Louize B.

Bridgeton Funeralcare inc Taylor Bros logo

3. Bridgeton Funeralcare inc Taylor Bros

1.4 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Bridgeton Funeralcare inc Taylor Bros offers compassionate funeral services in Glasgow, combining local heritage with Co-op Funeralcare support.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

1.5 miles away

3.1
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I would like to thank Mark for all his support and for conducting the service and for helping us to honour and celebrate my mum's memory.” — Bernadette Y.

“I could not have asked for a more caring, thoughtful, respectful and considerate experience from this establishment. Lorraine and the team were first class professionals and I felt informed and my wishes respected throughout!” — Catherine P.

5. McAllister and Considine Ltd

1.5 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Co-op Funeralcare logo

6. Co-op Funeralcare

1.6 miles away

4.1
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Their support and attention to detail was first class.” — Rozanne F.

“From the moment I arranged my initial appointment with my local co-op funeral branch up to and including my mother's crematorium service, I received nothing but first class care, compassion and professionalism. They were accommodating of all my wishes and were always available should I need to run any questions past them.” — raj b.

7. James Hardie Funeral Services Ltd

1.6 miles away

5
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jim went above and beyond to see that my Dad was looked after, from leaving the care home to the crematorium. Nothing was too much bother. First class service.” — Alan C.

“Jim and his team were amazing, they looked after us as a family so well and handled everything for us. Extremely compassionate and respectful, we can't thank you enough.” — Sheree w.

8. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Mary sorted us with an excellent Humanist celebrant and prepared an amazing Order of Service with so many photographs. Mary was outstanding with patience. Can't recommend enough the Partick branch when you need the support.” — David A.

“Stuart, the funeral director could not have been more caring and professional. I was truly overwhelmed at how their presence and demeanor made a very sad occasion a very dignified event. I can only thank the whole team with all my heart.” — Anne L.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

9. Co-op Funeralcare

2.0 miles away

4.9
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“My partner's funeral arrangements were handled with compassion and professionalism by Kirsten at Springburn at an otherwise very difficult time.” — christine N.

“Chris and the staff are tremendous. The care and consideration they gave to us as a family. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.” — Carolann G.

10. Harmony Funeral Director

2.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Co-op Funeralcare logo

11. Co-op Funeralcare

2.1 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely first class at such a difficult time. From start to finish no hiccups whatsoever and attention to detail second to none.” — Alan P.

“Nicola made the process so much easier. She is worth her weight in gold.” — J

12. Margaret Fraser Funeral Directors

2.1 miles away

4.7
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Five stars just isn't enough to give. Margaret and Bill are the most kindest caring couple ever. Can't thank them enough for everything they done for our family after the death of our dad/husband.” — Helen

“Thank you Margaret and staff — you made a very hard time run so smoothly. My mum was beautiful from the beginning right to the very end, from her hair and lipstick right down to her nail polish. It's a pity we couldn't give you more stars.” — Elizabeth T.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google