Bishopbriggs Crematorium — Modern Funeral Services near Glasgow

Bishopbriggs Crematorium provides a peaceful, modern setting for cremation services north of Glasgow. Located on Crosshill Road between Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch, it serves families from across East Dunbartonshire and the wider Glasgow area.

The crematorium opened in December 2024 and is operated by Westerleigh Group. Its spacious chapel, extensive parking and landscaped memorial grounds support both intimate ceremonies and larger funerals.

Moreover, modern music, webcasting and visual-tribute facilities allow families to arrange a farewell that feels personal and meaningful.

A caring crematorium serving Greater Glasgow

Bishopbriggs Crematorium welcomes people of all faiths, beliefs and cultural traditions. Families can arrange a religious, humanist or non-religious ceremony, as well as a personal service led by relatives or friends.

A chapel attendant supports each funeral and helps ensure that the music, photographs and other arrangements are ready. Families will usually organise the booking through their chosen funeral director, who can also submit the necessary paperwork.

Westerleigh Group also operates East Lothian Crematorium near Musselburgh and Edinburgh. Together, the two modern sites extend the group’s cremation services across central Scotland.

Location and surroundings

The crematorium occupies a rural site overlooked by the Campsie Hills and surrounded by agricultural land. Although it remains convenient for nearby towns, the open landscape creates a calm atmosphere away from busier urban streets.

Landscaped grounds, a Garden of Remembrance and dedicated areas for ashes provide peaceful places for reflection. Families can therefore return after the funeral to visit a memorial or spend some quiet time remembering someone important to them.

Travelling to Bishopbriggs Crematorium

Bishopbriggs Crematorium stands on Crosshill Road, midway between Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch. The location is also accessible from Lenzie, Stepps, Milton of Campsie, Bearsden, Springburn and northern Glasgow.

Drivers should use the postcode G64 2PZ for satellite navigation. However, as the crematorium is relatively new, visitors may wish to check the route before travelling.

Public transport options may involve a walk or a connecting taxi. Consequently, anyone unfamiliar with the area should plan the complete journey in advance.

Parking at Bishopbriggs Crematorium

The crematorium provides 80 standard parking spaces, seven accessible bays and three spaces for taxis. An overflow car park offers additional capacity for larger funerals.

Electric vehicle charging points are also available. Nevertheless, families expecting a particularly large attendance should tell their funeral director and the crematorium beforehand.

Chapel and funeral facilities

The contemporary chapel is light, airy and welcoming. Floral displays and views towards the surrounding landscape help create a peaceful environment without favouring a particular religion.

Families can personalise the ceremony with readings, prayers, music, photographs and video tributes. Alternatively, they can keep the service simple and allow time for quiet reflection.

Chapel capacity at Bishopbriggs Crematorium

The chapel seats approximately 120 mourners and also provides substantial standing room. For larger attendances, external speakers allow people in the entrance lobby and beneath the covered chapel entrance to hear the ceremony.

Visual monitors in the waiting area and chapel foyer provide further support when the main seating area reaches capacity. However, families expecting a large congregation should discuss the arrangements in advance.

Music and visual tributes

A modern Obitus music system provides access to an extensive catalogue of hymns, classical pieces and contemporary music. Families can therefore select music that reflects the personality, beliefs or interests of the person who has died.

Two large screens inside the chapel can display a photograph, slideshow or professionally prepared tribute. A complimentary single photograph is normally included with an attended service, while enhanced options may cost extra.

Families may also personalise the chapel with a favourite colour, hobby or sporting theme. Pets and alternative funeral vehicles may be accommodated when agreed beforehand.

Webcasting and service recordings

A discreet camera at the back of the chapel allows the funeral to be streamed securely online. This helps relatives and friends participate when distance, illness or other circumstances prevent them from attending.

The live and on-demand service can also provide online viewing after the funeral. Digital downloads, DVDs, USB copies and other media keepsakes may be available for an additional charge.

Families should arrange webcasting and visual tributes through their funeral director. Ordering deadlines apply, so it helps to make these decisions early.

Accessibility and visitor comfort

Bishopbriggs Crematorium provides step-free access, ramps, accessible toilets and a hearing loop. Seven designated accessible parking spaces sit within the car park.

A comfortable waiting room gives mourners somewhere sheltered to gather before the service. In addition, the covered chapel entrance protects visitors during poor weather.

Anyone requiring specific assistance should contact the crematorium before attending. Advance notice allows the team to explain the facilities and prepare suitable support.

Service length and cremation options

Standard daytime services provide 60 minutes of chapel use, including time for mourners to enter and leave. The funeral ceremony itself can last approximately 40 minutes.

Early morning services provide 30 minutes of chapel use and around 20 minutes for the ceremony. Twilight appointments also offer 60 minutes in the chapel, with approximately 40 minutes for the service.

Attended funerals are available from Monday to Saturday, while Sunday appointments may be arranged on request. Families who require more time can book an additional chapel period for a further fee.

The crematorium also offers unattended direct cremations. These take place without mourners or a funeral ceremony and may suit families planning a separate memorial gathering.

Times, prices and availability can change. Therefore, families should confirm the full booking details before preparing the order of service.

Floral tributes

Mourners leave the chapel through a dedicated floral tribute area. This provides time to view the flowers and speak with other people who attended the funeral.

Tributes usually remain on the floral terrace for two days. Families may also donate suitable flowers for display within the chapel or grounds.

Anyone wishing to keep a particular arrangement, card or personal item should agree the collection details with the crematorium.

Cremated remains and ashes

The cremated remains are usually ready for collection by lunchtime on the day after the cremation. The funeral director or the applicant for cremation can collect them. Another family member will need written permission from the applicant.

Families can choose to:

• Take the ashes away for safekeeping or scattering elsewhere
• Scatter them in a designated part of the Garden of Remembrance
• Inter them beneath a suitable memorial
• Place them within an above-ground memorial
• Leave them temporarily in the crematorium’s care

Relatives may attend the scattering or ask a member of staff to carry it out privately. However, the crematorium does not permit a marker at a communal scattering location. Families who want a named place to visit should consider interment with a memorial instead.

There is no need to make an immediate decision. The crematorium can retain the ashes temporarily while the family considers the available choices.

Memorial gardens and remembrance options

Bishopbriggs Crematorium offers several memorial choices within its landscaped grounds. Options may include living memorials, benches, birdbaths, natural stones, plaques, cremation tablets, miniature graves and above-ground vaults.

The Book of Remembrance provides a permanent hand-lettered entry displayed on a chosen date each year. Families can add an illustration, short poem or personal message, while miniature books and memorial cards provide copies to keep at home.

Memorial products have different dedication periods and prices. Therefore, families should arrange an appointment with the memorial team before placing an order.

Cremation fees and costs

Cremation fees vary according to the day, time and length of the service. Early morning, standard daytime, twilight, weekend and unattended services each have different charges.

An attended cremation fee generally includes:

• Cremation administration and registration
• Use of the chapel
• Assistance from the chapel team
• Basic use of the music and media system
• One photograph displayed during the ceremony
• The cremation and relevant environmental levy
• Preparation of the ashes for collection or scattering
• A Certificate of Cremation

Webcasting, enhanced visual tributes, keepsakes and additional chapel time normally cost extra. Memorial products and the interment of ashes may also carry separate charges.

The crematorium fee forms only part of the overall funeral cost. Other expenses may include the funeral director, coffin, transport, celebrant or minister, flowers and printed materials. A cremation cost calculator can provide an initial estimate, although families should obtain a complete quotation before confirming arrangements.

Opening times at Bishopbriggs Crematorium

The crematorium office opens from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The grounds open from 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekdays throughout the year. At weekends and on public holidays, they open from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Memorial appointments are available through the site office, with Saturday appointments offered by arrangement. Visitors making a special journey should telephone first.

Contact details

Address: Bishopbriggs Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Crosshill Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2PZ
Telephone: 0141 674 3737
Email: bishopbriggs@westerleighgroup.co.uk
Office opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
Website: Bishopbriggs Crematorium official website

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there parking at Bishopbriggs Crematorium?

Yes. The crematorium has 80 standard spaces, seven accessible bays and three taxi spaces. An overflow car park and electric vehicle charging points are also available.

How many people can attend a funeral at Bishopbriggs Crematorium?

The chapel seats approximately 120 mourners and offers additional standing room. External speakers and visual monitors also help larger congregations follow the service from the foyer and covered entrance.

How long is a service at Bishopbriggs Crematorium?

A standard booking provides 60 minutes of chapel use, with approximately 40 minutes for the ceremony. Early morning bookings provide 30 minutes of chapel use and around 20 minutes for the service.

Can a funeral at Bishopbriggs Crematorium be watched online?

Yes. Families can arrange secure live and on-demand streaming through their funeral director. Recorded services and media keepsakes may also be available for an additional charge.

Are there toilets at Bishopbriggs Crematorium?

Yes. The crematorium provides general and accessible toilets. It also has step-free access, ramps, designated parking and a hearing loop for visitors who require additional support.