Walter Johnston & Sons Funeralcare, Renfrew

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Walter Johnston & Sons Funeralcare, Renfrew is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Renfrew and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Alison Lindsay 26th Mar 2024

I received excellent service from the entire team at Walter Johnston, Renfrew. They were sympathetic, efficient and supportive throughout the process.

Brian Buick 18th Mar 2024

I would like to thank Susan and Karen and all the staff they were superb from start to finish.

James Hume 27th Feb 2024

From the moment I contacted you, you took care of all the arrangements with professionalism and care, the ladies at the front desk were very helpful in helping me with any problems I had prior to my mum's funeral. Overall very satisfied with the service and care I received.

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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

14 Fulbar Street
Renfrew
Renfrewshire
PA4 8PD

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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 673 0266

About Us

Walter Johnston & Sons Funeralcare, Renfrew is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Renfrewshire. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Walter Johnston & Sons Funeralcare, Renfrew can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Renfrew funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Renfrew, Walter Johnston & Sons Funeralcare, Renfrew take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Walter Johnston & Sons Funeralcare, Renfrew in Renfrewshire is open from 08:30 - 16:30. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Walter Johnston & Sons Funeralcare, Renfrew today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 Alison Lindsay 26th Mar 2024

    I received excellent service from the entire team at Walter Johnston, Renfrew. They were sympathetic, efficient and supportive throughout the process.

  • 5 Brian Buick 18th Mar 2024

    I would like to thank Susan and Karen and all the staff they were superb from start to finish.

  • 5 James Hume 27th Feb 2024

    From the moment I contacted you, you took care of all the arrangements with professionalism and care, the ladies at the front desk were very helpful in helping me with any problems I had prior to my mum's funeral. Overall very satisfied with the service and care I received.

  • 5 Louise Downs 19th Feb 2024

    Karen and her team were so professional and caring. My dad's final journey was filled with love, dignity and respect and we are forever grateful.

  • 5 Beatrice Townsley 12th Feb 2024

    Linda was amazing and put us at ease straight away Susan was very understanding the staff on the day were wonderful we couldn’t have asked for more beautiful people excellent service thankyou so so much from Beatrice and all the Townsley family 

  • 5 Isobel Stewart 12th Feb 2024

    Karen and the team made a difficult time as easy as it could be, dealing with the entire family (my mum, brother, our partners and myself - his daughter) with the utmost sensitivity and tact. From initial consultation to viewing my father’s body period to the funeral, to the funeral itself, Karen made it as straightforward as it could be for us. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others and am extremely grateful for their care. 

  • 5 George Kemp 29th Jan 2024

    No problems at all and everything arranged very efficiently

  • 5 Gary Watt 29th Jan 2024

    From the initial enquiry relating to my fathers repatriation, Karen was Professional, Knowledgeable, Caring and Helpful.

    From the Start of the repatriation process, Karen communicated regularly which provided a sense of comfort knowing my fathers current situation. Karen started arranging the specifics in advance of my dad arriving home, which certainly made the the process easier.

    Karen was outstanding and went over and above in my opinion, arranging meetings to fit with people dialling in from different time zones. When my Father was returned home, Karen contacted immediately to reassure my family, he was in their care and ensured he would be looked after. During the time my Father was in their care, Karen again demonstrated her appreciated commitment by arranging certain things which on an occasion, it appeared she was actually in her own time.

    Karen's advice and arrangements for the service were valued by my family and contributed immensely to ensure my dad received the best send off my family and friends could have wished for. I also have to praise Karen for responding to a request that ensured my fathers ashes were returned quicker than expected, which guaranteed part of him returning to a country and place he adored.

    I would like to Thanks Karen and her Team at Walter Johnston & Sons for their exceptional professionalism during the service. Their conduct ensured my family were put at ease during the challenging time.

    I absolutely recommend Walter Johnston and Sons and a particular mention to Karen who was outstanding.

  • 5 Fiona Anderson 29th Jan 2024

    Linda was very helpful in assisting us when we were making arrangements for my mums funeral. Karen and the drivers took great care of us on the day of the funeral. It was a difficult day but having such a organised and professional team with us was very reassuring. Many thanks to them all.

  • 5 Douglas Smith 15th Jan 2024

    The whole process went without a hitch and the care from the staff was exemplary.

  • 5 Christine Thompson 4th Jan 2024

    From the initial phone call to the final car journey to the tea afterwards, I can honestly say that the team did phenomenally. It all went smoothly and everyone we dealt with (big thanks to Susan, Linda and Karen) was so caring and professional. 

  • 5 Veronica McAdam 3rd Jan 2024

    My family and I found all the staff at Walter Johnston and Sons Funeralcare, Renfrew, to be caring, approachable and very professional. Susan and Linda assisted greatly by keeping us informed at each stage of the arrangements for my brother Peter. The staff who assisted at the services, Pamela, Karen and Ailish, were also found to be kind, caring and professional and made a very difficult time more bearable by ensuring everyone knew what to do and when.

  • 5 Kimberly Shearer 2nd Jan 2024

    A special mention to Linda, Susan and Karen who kept us informed throughout the whole  process of organising my mums funeral and took care of everything so there was nothing to worry about.

  • 5 Lyndsay Swinton 2nd Jan 2024

    Karen, Libby, Linda, Jordan and Pablo made a difficult time easier. They all really helped Senga and I come to terms with Sheila’s passing.  Nothing was too much and we felt cared for. 
    Thank you all very much for everything. 

  • 5 Angela Lees 2nd Jan 2024

    Karen and staff were extremely kind and caring. 
    The level of service I reviewed was outstanding. 
    The extra care and respect to detail on Andrews day went above and beyond. 
    Karen helped made this experience less distressing but was a support to me during h and after. With genuine care compassion and her words bringing me comfort. 

  • 5 Mark McGuinness 11th Dec 2023

    At a very difficult time I could not have had any better service. Thoughtful detailed, helpful and kind.
    Thank you

  • 5 Dianne McAtear 11th Dec 2023

    Always have used Walter Johnson for all family passed previously and as usual they didn't let us down. Courteous and sympathetic. No hard sell and when I changed something a couple of days after appointing them it was no trouble for them to do. Very good service.

  • 5 Craig Willison 5th Dec 2023

    I am more than happy with the service provided both in the pre organisation and on the day itself.....made a sad time easier and thank you

  • 5 Robert Airlie 22nd Nov 2023

    Thanks to all the staff especially Andrew who was Funeral Director on the day, also Tony who was our driver, both were very professional and very considerate in our time of grief. As we're Linda and Susan. Many thanks to all.

  • 5 Mhairi McCormack 21st Nov 2023

    We suffered a terribly tragic bereavement and chose Walter Johnston as our funeral directors because my family has always used them. Right from the start of all the ladies couldn’t have done any more for us. They were so understanding and kind. It was a difficult situation that none of us have navigated before but they kept us informed at every stage. They were so empathetic it made me feel at ease dealing with everything. Nothing was too much trouble. Pamela, Susan, Linda and Kelly the driver were all excellent at what they do and made the worst time in our lives slightly more bearable. 

  • 5 Elizabeth Brines 8th Nov 2023

    very nice helpful caring staff could not have been any more helpful to myself and my family at this very sad time

  • 5 Lorraine Santangeli 8th Nov 2023

    The way my Partner Thomas's Funeral was conducted on the day was very respectful. The Funeral Director on the day called me in the morning which i thought was a lovely touch and the way she walked in front of the Hearse to the top of the road was particularly moving to me. I was treated very well when organising Thomas's Funeral as both our families were when we went to view Thomas in the Funeral Parlour. My family have always used Walter Johnstone because of their high standards.

  • 5 David Fisher 8th Nov 2023

    The whole process was done in a compassionate and professional manner by all concerned with great respect for this difficult time of my life.
    with kind reguards David Fisher

  • 5 Doreen Tighe 17th Oct 2023

    Walter Johnson and Sons provided a professional and caring service for my father on his death. Their support in the planning and organising of his funeral was invaluable in assisting us in preparing for his funeral. The funeral directors support on the day of the funeral made a difficult day more bearable. Our sincere thanks for your service.

  • 5 Alan Jamieson 16th Oct 2023

    I was very happy with the care and support given to me through this sad time, Pamela talked me through everything in a very professional, without her help I didn’t know what way to go, and the service itself was exactly what I wanted

Address
14 Fulbar Street
Renfrew
Renfrewshire
PA4 8PD

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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

Alison Lindsay 26th Mar 2024

I received excellent service from the entire team at Walter Johnston, Renfrew. They were sympathetic, efficient and supportive throughout the process.

Brian Buick 18th Mar 2024

I would like to thank Susan and Karen and all the staff they were superb from start to finish.

James Hume 27th Feb 2024

From the moment I contacted you, you took care of all the arrangements with professionalism and care, the ladies at the front desk were very helpful in helping me with any problems I had prior to my mum's funeral. Overall very satisfied with the service and care I received.

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