Glasgow Independent Funeralcare, Shettleston

175 reviews

Independent funeral directors in Glasgow, providing bereaved families with compassionate funeral arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Cheryl Cole 3rd Aug 2021

Yous Guys Are So Good At What Yous Do Also. A a special Thanks to David so Craig pls don’t take the huff lmao yous have done me proud and Ano yous will give my mum the best send off she deserve. Thanks Cheryl Cole there is only one Cheryl Cole hahah REM that guys 🤪🤤

Thomas Buskie 19th Jul 2021

Thank you. No detail was missed. A perfect send off. Total professionalism from start to finish. Could not have asked any more. 

David McAulay 6th Jul 2021

Really great guys sorted everything for us and would highly recommend as we used for sisters funeral in February and ma dads ther in 2nd July

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

865 Shettleston Road
Shettleston
Glasgow
G32 7NS

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 0141 280 5365

About Us

With over 80 years experience, Glasgow Independent Funeralcare is a funeral director in Glasgow who you can trust. Glasgow have established an excellent reputation for providing a very personal, compassionate, and dedicated service to families in the Glasgow area. Quality of service is paramount to the compassionate and experienced staff, meaning that attention to detail and care for both you and your loved one will always be the highest priority.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Glasgow can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. Glasgow can also arrange for bespoke transport such as horse-drawn hearses and motorbike hearses as well as more traditional hearse and funeral cars.

Glasgow Independent Funeralcare is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and you can visit by appointment on weekends. You can get in touch by phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The modern funeral home in Glasgow can be used to arrange every aspect of the funeral, or you can arrange for home visits.

Call Glasgow Independent Funeralcare now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Marion   Thomson

Marion Thomson

Jan 1942 - May 2024

Mary   Davidson

Mary Davidson

Apr 1952 - Apr 2024

Elizabeth   McBain

Elizabeth McBain

Aug 1942 - Apr 2024

Elizabeth (Liz)   Johnston

Elizabeth (Liz) Johnston

May 1963 - Apr 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Cheryl Cole 3rd Aug 2021

    Yous Guys Are So Good At What Yous Do Also. A a special Thanks to David so Craig pls don’t take the huff lmao yous have done me proud and Ano yous will give my mum the best send off she deserve. Thanks Cheryl Cole there is only one Cheryl Cole hahah REM that guys 🤪🤤

  • 5 Thomas Buskie 19th Jul 2021

    Thank you. No detail was missed. A perfect send off. Total professionalism from start to finish. Could not have asked any more. 

  • 5 David McAulay 6th Jul 2021

    Really great guys sorted everything for us and would highly recommend as we used for sisters funeral in February and ma dads ther in 2nd July

  • 5 Jay 4th Jul 2021

    The best in the business would highly recommend thanks for everything looking after my wee da helping him get the send off he deserved 

  • 5 Paul Storrie 13th Jun 2021

    David and Craig were brilliant helped all the way through a very hard time
    Not that it's something you'd say about a funeral but very reasonably priced
    and done a few things off there own backs that I hadn't thought about

    Extremely professional job can't say more than that
    Thanks a million guys

  • 5 David Dunlop 8th Jun 2021

    David and the team literally can't do enough for you. They managed to plan the day perfectly. Thank you

  • 5 Pauline Coleman 31st May 2021

    Couldn’t have asked for a better service & the fantastic support on helping me with James’s funeral. Absolutely delighted at such a sad & hard time.

  • 5 Stephen Falloon 10th May 2021

    Could no thank you guys anymore especially David Robb for his final touches to a special day once again he has been amense and highly recommended. Cheers all x

  • 5 Stacey Nicol 21st Apr 2021

    My family and I couldn’t have asked for more! David has been most professional,high standard level. He has went over and above to make things stress free for us. My brother means the world to us and David has shown just that!! 

  • 5 Angela Anderson 15th Apr 2021

    My family and I can’t recommend Glasgow independent funeralcare  enough. David has been amazing and very helpful from the very first phone call. The care and professional way they dealt  with my mother’s funeral Mrs Helen Anderson they treated her with dignity and respect and looked after her in there beautiful funeral home. Thank you to all the team at Glasgow independent funeralcare for your help and support you provided to myself and family.

  • 5 Kathleen McNeillie 6th Apr 2021

    from the start they all were great, mum was taken good care of and for that ill be forever thankful as this was my first ever one to arrange they helped with everything, again thank you

  • 5 Darren Johnston 29th Mar 2021

    Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better service from start to finish. This company took on everything I asked for and done it better than I could ever  could have imagined. I’d like to thank David and the rest of his colleagues who took on my daughters funeral and done it on a personal level and made the whole process so much easier to deal with, so once again a big thank u from the johnston family for all ur care, attention to detail and looking after my daughter 

  • 5 Brian Lennox 27th Mar 2021

    Couldn’t have asked anymore from David and Craig, first class care of my Dad from the moment he was taken into their care. All arrangements taken care of with the minimum of fuss and nothing was too much trouble for them. Both guys interacted fantastically with family and friends and were very welcoming at all times and they went out their way to ensure everything went smoothly in the build up and on the day of my Dads funeral.  

    I would highly recommend Glasgow Independent Funeralcare, you won’t be disappointed.

  • 5 Anne McQueen 15th Mar 2021

    David uses a very personal and sensitive approach, ensuring all needs are met to a very high standard. 

    I would definitely recommend his services to anyone.

  • 5 James McCormick 14th Mar 2021

    Did the family proud couldn't have asked for anymore

  • 5 Craig Linton 13th Mar 2021

    Couldn't recommend David and his staff highly enough. They made everything so easy and took the time to make sure every detail was covered. Nothing was a problem to them. David ensured that we were all put at ease and had nothing to worry about.
    The funeral itself flowed and everything was perfect and for that I can't thank them enough.

  • 5 Tucker Thomson 5th Mar 2021

    These guys are excellent. Second to none. I real proffesional service. covered everything we asked for and took all the stress out of arranging my mothers funeral. David is a great guy, and knows the funeral business inside out. Thanks for everything 

  • 5 Kirsty Stewart 2nd Mar 2021

    Amazing service! From point of contact this company make you feel at ease and nothing is any trouble. Professional. Compassionate and friendly service that I could not fault. Obviously I would not want to use this service again anytime soon but if I do need the service again in the future I wouldn’t hesitate to use them.  

  • 5 David McAulay 26th Feb 2021

    Davie was excellent with family after loss of sister highly recommended

  • 5 Joanne Reid 17th Feb 2021

    Hi David thanks so much for all the good work u and ur staff done for to make John Harley funeral on Saturday 17th February exceptional first class all the way.
    Thanks you again Joanne xx

  • 5 Carly Gray 12th Feb 2021

    Davie was brilliant and gave John the send off he deserved

  • 5 Deborah Lennox 10th Feb 2021

    David and his team were fantastic during this hard time.nothing was to much and support was amazing. Went above and beyond to give my mum the best send off.

  • 5 Joseph Hayes 5th Feb 2021

    Would like to thank both Davie + staff for the outstanding care they took for my dads final journey. 
    Every single detail was catered for in every way, allowing us not to worry about anything.
    We as a family are not only extremely greatful for the care and attention my dad received but also would highly recommend them in every way.
    Many thanks once again Davie + staff.
    Regards, Joe Hayes.

  • 5 Lesley Naughton 1st Feb 2021

    Hi I would just like to say the Hugest Thank You to David and his Staff. Unfortunately I have recently had to arrange my first ever funeral which was my Beloved mum n I can Honestly say that the service I received was Exceptional . With there help n guidance they guided me through. Explained Everthing and Any request I made was however big or small was done without hesitation n Sometimes in
    these situations it’s Not about money but the small things that Matter to you n yours ❤️So Thank You Soo Much Professional And Caring Service Superb so I would have No Hesitation in Recomending there services to Anyone Heartfelt Thanks xx❤️Xx

  • 5 Wilma Restrick 27th Jan 2021

    The service today was very well done. The family was very pleased and will never forget the wonderful service offered.

    Thank you very much for all the effort out in.

Address
865 Shettleston Road
Shettleston
Glasgow
G32 7NS

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Cheryl Cole 3rd Aug 2021

Yous Guys Are So Good At What Yous Do Also. A a special Thanks to David so Craig pls don’t take the huff lmao yous have done me proud and Ano yous will give my mum the best send off she deserve. Thanks Cheryl Cole there is only one Cheryl Cole hahah REM that guys 🤪🤤

Thomas Buskie 19th Jul 2021

Thank you. No detail was missed. A perfect send off. Total professionalism from start to finish. Could not have asked any more. 

David McAulay 6th Jul 2021

Really great guys sorted everything for us and would highly recommend as we used for sisters funeral in February and ma dads ther in 2nd July

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