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
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Carol made sure we were happy with every detail. Linda and the rest of the staff were all so professional and polite and 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 and made us feel special.” — 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

3.4
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Staff were professional and helpful. Arrangements all ran smoothly.” — Tooms T.

“All the staff were pleasant, from the people at front desk to the drivers, and very professional at sad times.” — Robert S.

7. James Hardie Funeral Services Ltd

1.6 miles away

5
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jim and staff are fantastic, they made our difficult time very stress and hassle free. They are very friendly and helpful and do everything for you.” — Edward

“Every care was taken to ensure my mum had the send off she deserved. The professional caring service provided was a huge comfort to my family.” — Sharon S.

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. Can't recommend enough the Partick branch when you need the support.” — David A.

“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

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Cheska was so kind and James on the day of the funeral was so professional and kind to all our family. Highly recommend Springburn Co-op, could not thank them enough.” — Lindsay S.

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

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

    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