Arranging a Funeral

Both Linn and Daldowie Crematoria have chapels designed to meet the needs of the bereaved but our cemeteries do not have a chapel or service room to hold services.

As a result, the funeral services for burials are often held at a local church, chapel or funeral director's parlour before arriving at the cemetery with a short committal service at the cemetery thereafter.

The choice of committal service at the crematorium should meet the wishes of the bereaved and this can be religious or secular (non-religious).  

The service can be conducted by anyone and not necessarily a minister or priest. Services at the crematorium are limited to one hour but this time includes arrival and departure from the building.

Music and Tribute Screens

Our chapels are equipped with a state of the art music system that can provide virtually any commercially available piece of music. Whether you prefer classical music or modern pop, the extensive collection holds over 3,000 songs, allowing you to personalise the service to reflect the life of your loved one.

Viewing screens also allow you to create a tribute to your loved one using images or videos overlaid with music of your choice. This can be shown before, during or after the service.

There is a fee charged for each of these services. Please speak to your Funeral Director or Funeral Arranger to organise these services.

Related Documents

• Policy Statement Relating to the Cremation of Babies and Infants (PDF, 67 KB)(opens new window)
• Funerals with a Funeral Director (PDF, 18 KB)(opens new window)
• Funerals without a Funeral Director (PDF, 11 KB)(opens new window)
• Paying for a Funeral (PDF, 9 KB)(opens new window)
• Cemetery Management Rules (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
• List of public and private cemeteries and crematoria in Glasgow (PDF, 74 KB)(opens new window)