After a Death in East Renfrewshire | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

East Renfrewshire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the East Renfrewshire 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 East Renfrewshire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Fosters Family Funeral Directors

1.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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2. Co-op Funeralcare

1.9 miles away

1
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Co-op Funeralcare in Thornliebank, Glasgow, offering compassionate and professional funeral services to the local community.

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3. Woodside Funeral Directors

2.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £1209 Cremation from £750
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4. Barrhead Funeralcare

2.1 miles away

4.3
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Made to feel at ease. Very understanding staff. Helpful and sympathetic.” — carol H.

“A thoughtful and personal service from the team at Barrhead Co-op funeral services. Thank you for your care and attention. Much appreciated by all the family.” — Kenneth H.

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5. Co-op Funeralcare

2.4 miles away

4.7
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made us feel at ease and nothing was too much trouble during this difficult time.” — Carol M.

“My mother's funeral in 2023 was arranged so well it was a very easy decision to return when our father sadly died. Kevin, Pamela and the team were extremely helpful, compassionate and professional throughout.” — Carol S.

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6. Wylie and Lochhead Funeral Directors

2.9 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service from them both in the planning of the funeral and on the day itself. Staff very helpful and the order of service was very good quality.” — Gillian M.

“From the first phone call everything was made easy for us.” — Alison H.

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7. Laird and McMillan Funeral Directors

3.1 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Elaine and Jacquie were professional and above all compassionate whilst helping me organise my mother's funeral and my father's funeral. They kept us informed every step of the way, whilst always being aware of the family's emotions.” — Valerie A.

“On the day, Stephanie was just superb in the way she handled everything and the whole family were grateful. The Team at Laird and McMillan could not have been more helpful and kind when organising the funeral for my father.” — Alison

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8. Littles Funeral Service Ltd

3.4 miles away

4.9
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“Sadly we had to arrange a funeral for our much loved mum, gran and great gran just before Christmas. Robert was professional in a friendly way which was so reassuring — he gave us confidence and arranged everything so meticulously, always there to give advice when we needed it.” — Elaine H.

“At what is a very emotional journey Robert and his team supported us all the way. We got to celebrate the life our dad had through this support and guidance.” — Jane T.

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9. Malone and Fox Funeral Directors

3.5 miles away

4.9
(77 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1250

“David Roarty was the ultimate professional, considerate and supportive during this difficult time. We cannot thank David and the team enough for looking after our Father and giving him such a beautiful send off.” — Carol M.

“From the very first moment, your kindness and gentle support helped carry us through when we didn't know how we would cope. We will always be grateful for everything you did for our mum and for us.” — lynne m.

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10. Steven Cameron Funeral Directors

3.6 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The care you receive is second to none. Honest and genuinely caring.” — Elaine G.

“At what is a dreadful time for anyone Steven Cameron and team were wonderful. Planning and arranging everything, keeping us up to date and just all around caring.” — Allison M.

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11. Cardonald Funeralcare

3.8 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The whole team were excellent. They handled everything very professionally and with great dignity. Highly recommended.” — Charles D.

“Thank you Liz, Elaine, Billy, Tam and the team for your professionalism and compassion in arranging my Mum Carol's funeral. Much appreciated.” — Greg M.

Barclays Funeral Directors (Assoc. with T. and R. OBrien) logo

12. Barclays Funeral Directors (Assoc. with T. and R. OBrien)

3.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Barclays Funeral Directors in Glasgow, part of the Dignity network, offers 24/7 compassionate funeral services and prepaid funeral plans.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google