Funeral Costs in Glasgow
Live pricing data from 5 funeral directors in and around Glasgow, Scotland.
Average attended funeral
£2,341
Average unattended cremation
£1,644
Cheapest attended funeral
£1,850
Green Oak Funeral Services
Price range
£1,850 – £2,865
How much does a funeral cost in Glasgow?
The average cost of an attended funeral in Glasgow is £2,341, based on pricing data from 5 local funeral directors. This is below the UK national average, making Glasgow one of the more affordable areas for funeral services.
An unattended (direct) cremation in Glasgow costs an average of £1,644.
These prices are sourced from funeral directors' CMA Standardised Price Lists, as required by the CMA Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021. This ensures you're comparing like-for-like pricing across all providers.
What's included in the CMA attended funeral price?
The CMA Standardised Price List requires every funeral director to publish itemised pricing for six mandatory items in an attended funeral:
- Professional services and administration fees — The funeral director's professional fee for arranging the funeral
- Collection, preparation, and preservation of the deceased — Transporting and caring for the person who has died
- Care of the deceased prior to the funeral — Facilities and staff for holding the deceased
- A suitable coffin — The coffin selected for the funeral
- Viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral — Facilities and time for family to view
- Hearse within 20 miles — Transport of the coffin to the funeral service
Funeral directors in Glasgow — prices at a glance
Below are the cheapest 5 funeral directors in the Glasgow area, sorted by attended funeral price.
| Funeral Director | Attended | Unattended | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Green Oak Funeral Services8 Jamaica Street | £1,850 | £1,575 | View → |
Port Glasgow Funeral Services4 John Wood Street | £1,850 | £1,575 | View → |
P B Wright & Sons Funeral Directors131 West Blackhall Street | £2,295 | £1,545 | View → |
Woodside Funeral Directors379 Dumbarton Road | £2,845 | £2,150 | View → |
Andrew Anderson & Sons Funeral Directors90 Drip Road | £2,865 | £1,375 | View → |
Compare funeral directors in Glasgow
Use our comparison tool to see itemised CMA pricing side-by-side across multiple funeral directors in the Glasgow area. Find the right balance of price and service for your family.
How to save money on a funeral in Glasgow
Compare multiple providers
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive funeral director in Glasgow can be over £1,015. Always compare at least three providers before making a decision.
Consider direct cremation
Direct cremation costs an average of £1,644 in Glasgow — typically £697 less than an attended funeral. It includes cremation without a ceremony.
Check what's included
Some funeral directors include extras like limousines or floral tributes in their standard package. Others itemise every service. Make sure you're comparing like-for-like when looking at prices.
Ask for an itemised quote
Funeral directors must provide an itemised quote on request. If a price seems high, ask for a breakdown. You may be able to remove services you don't need.
Funeral costs in nearby cities
For a broader comparison, see our complete guide to funeral costs in Scotland for a broader comparison across the region.