Glasgow Independent Funeralcare, Shettleston

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

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

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

Edward   Walsh

Edward Walsh

Apr 1952 - Jun 2026

Paul   Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Oct 1981 - May 2026

Joseph   'Josie Boy' Lennox

Joseph 'Josie Boy' Lennox

Apr 2026 - Feb 1976

Maureen   McAdam

Maureen McAdam

Oct 1948 - May 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the personal care and compassion shown by David and his team throughout the arrangements and funeral itself, describing how they felt genuinely supported rather than treated as customers during an overwhelmingly difficult time.

Families repeatedly describe how every detail of the funeral was handled with precision and respect, from the choice of music and flowers to special touches like the route taken or particular requests accommodated, and how the team guided them through each decision with patience and clarity.

Several families note that communication was constant and accessible, with the team available to answer questions and address concerns promptly at any time of day, which provided reassurance and helped lift the burden of decision-making during their grief.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Caroline Dunn 19th Dec 2022

    I can’t thank David and his team enough. The care and professionalism that they show is second to none. 
    I would highly recommend Glasgow Independent Funeralcare.

  • 5 Avril McIvor 12th Dec 2022

    We can not express fully how amazing David and his team are words are just not enough.  Their care and attention to detail with compassion is second to none.   We were petrified at the thought of the process of arranging our beautiful nieces funeral having never had any experience of this.  David walked us through it all step by step and made a most difficult journey easier.   
    We felt cared for as a family, confident that our nieces wishes had been respected and all done with a calm and ease manner that we needed 
    Our biggest compliment is that my partner and I are signing up to have David and his amazing team look after us in the future when our time comes.  
    Thank you David and team you brought us peace, focus and humour at a time when we felt we were in the eye of a horrible storm which was battering us at all ends 

  • 5 Donna Preston 9th Dec 2022

    Everything went well  . I couldn't have asked for anything better. 

  • 5 Michelle McLeary 18th Nov 2022

    Glasgow Independent Funeral Care fully supported us throughout the full process with such compassion. Our loved one was definitely in safe and trusted hands. They made everything effortless at such a hard time. I cannot recommend them enough and will always be grateful to them.  They also recommended a fantastic celebrant and we have received many kind words on the delivery of his service for my dad. Thanks again. 

  • 5 Helen Fergus 15th Nov 2022

    David and his team were first class. Very professional, respectful and kind.

  • 5 Cheryl Thomson 15th Nov 2022

    Can’t fault the service we have received as a
    Family, 

  • 5 Caroline Armour 28th Oct 2022

    David Robb was absolutely amazing, from the first meeting he just made me feel as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, I was in a state of shock, he was compassionate, confident and seemed to know exactly what plan I wanted for my late brother. The funeral survive was  so perfect, thanks to David, I cannot recommend him highly enough, he truly was a godsend to both me and my family during our time of grief 

  • 5 CHRISTINE MORROW 19th Oct 2022

    We as a family cant thank David Robb and Glasgow independent funeral enough for their guidance and professionalism at the loss of James,they were with us every step of the way through legal and personal arrangements and will always be held with the highest regard
    Christine Morrow

  • 5 Deborah McSherry 7th Oct 2022

    Excellent service and very professional throughout.  Goes above and beyond to make sure everything goes smoothly at this difficult time

  • 5 Michelle Di Folco 19th Sep 2022

    David and his team made the process of looking after my brother as smooth as possible. They were very sensitive and did anything they could to support myself and family through a difficult time. I can't thanks David, Craig and Douglas enough, the best care was received.

  • 5 Bryan McCafferty 16th Sep 2022

    Couldn't have asked for a more better service. Highly recommend for any loved ones funeral. Thanks for helping us through a very tough time.

  • 5 Shannon Taylor 31st Aug 2022

    Went above and beyond.

  • 5 Karin McMillan 23rd Aug 2022

    We were exceptionally pleased with the care our mother received.  We were also pleased with the service and care you gave to my brother and myself.  The funeral service was, well we felt your special treatment throughout the morning.  Thank-you so very much from all the family we can’t thank you enough David you were so wonderful throughout our grieving process. Words just can’t say how comfortable you made us feel.

  • 5 Leonard Ratcliffe 30th Jul 2022

    Amazing staff can’t thank them enough 

  • 5 Anne Reeves 21st Jul 2022

    I would recommend this funeral service they were outstanding and very helpful gave us lots of reassurance throughout our sad time.Once again I thank them for everything they done for us.

  • 5 Sandra McInnes 29th Jun 2022

    I would definitely recommend . Craig made the whole process very easy at a very difficult time . I left with a check list on what I had to do which helped a lot . On the day of the funeral the empathy that they showed to me and my family was second to none . 

  • 5 Lynne Dill 24th Jun 2022

    Honestly the best service.
    You can tell David actually cares and it's not just about making money.
    We hired him for my dad's Funeral and because of his service all my family are changing their plans over to use them.
    It's sad to think of the future Funeral plans but if I was to go with these guys I honestly know I would be happy and in safe hands. (I know I probably would need to be safe hands at that point but you know what I mean 😅)

    Side note. David made my 4 year old son feel very special waking with him at the front.
    It was very lovely and emotional for us all "in a good way" wish I could upload a photo to show the moment.

  • 5 Joanne McCrohon 3rd Jun 2022

    Can’t thank David and Craig enough for all their support through an extremely difficult time. They listened, gave advice and let the family and friends visit my big brother as often and as long as we wanted. The funeral was the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, everything was well organised and done with the upmost respect. From the blue coffin, the flowers, the piper, the order of service to the photo slide show everything was just perfect. Couldn’t have done it without them and we will forever e grateful xx

  • 5 James Doherty 27th May 2022

    Fantastic service from Davie Robb and his staff! Nothing was a problem for him! Goes above and beyond! Honestly can’t thank him enough! 

  • 5 Michelle Lavery 20th May 2022

    The staff from Glasgow independent funeral care were excellent with their service on the recent passing of my mother Sally. They were professional and showed empathy, sympathy and a personal touch at all times. They made things a little easier at such a hard time. Thank you David, Craig and the team. 

  • 5 Susanne Wilson 3rd May 2022

    David was absolutely fantastic from the first contact right through his compassion and empathy was clear to see and we felt that our darling wee Mum was in very safe hands so professional and kind at the same time so grateful 

  • 5 Frances Donnelly 1st May 2022

    David went above and beyond to give our mother a beautiful send off he helped us so much i would highly recommend him to any grieving family 

  • 5 Jacqueline Christie 9th Apr 2022

    From the first email I sent David and his quick response I felt I'd made the right choice.At the first meeting he was very pleasant and professionally put myself and family completely at ease at such a difficult time. I would highly recommend David and his team at Glasgow independent funeral care.As my mums funeral Sandra Harris was perfect couldn't have wished for a better send off. J christie

  • 5 David Stewart 2nd Apr 2022

    This is the 4th time I’ve used Glasgow Independent Funeral Care and I wouldn’t use anyone else. David’s attention to detail is second to none and he really go’s out his way to make a difficult day as perfect as possible. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. 

  • 5 Michelle Graham 1st Apr 2022

    Would like to thank David for arranging my mums funeral he went above and beyond and took a lot of stress out it he sorted everything out for us nothing was too much to ask and replied straight back with any questions we had. Wouldnt hesitate in using him again. Thanks from all the family of Patricia Graham.

Address
865 Shettleston Road
Shettleston
Glasgow
G32 7NS

Open map

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Caroline Dunn 19th Dec 2022

I can’t thank David and his team enough. The care and professionalism that they show is second to none.  I would highly recommend Glasgow Independent Funeralcare.

Avril McIvor 12th Dec 2022

We can not express fully how amazing David and his team are words are just not enough.  Their care and attention to detail with compassion is second to none.   We were petrified at the thought of the process of arranging our beautiful nieces funeral having never had any experience of this.  David walked us through it all step by step and made a most difficult journey easier.    We felt cared for as a family, confident that our nieces wishes had been respected and all done with a calm and ease manner that we needed  Our biggest compliment is that my partner and I are signing up to have David and his amazing team look after us in the future when our time comes.   Thank you David and team you brought us peace, focus and humour at a time when we felt we were in the eye of a horrible storm which was battering us at all ends 

Donna Preston 9th Dec 2022

Everything went well  . I couldn't have asked for anything better. 

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