Parkgrove Funeral Directors
Cremation Services
A simple, flexible and increasingly chosen way to say goodbye.
Understanding cremation
A flexible farewell, shaped around your family.
Cremation is now the most common choice for families across Scotland, offering flexibility, simplicity, and the ability to create a farewell that feels right for you.
A service can take place before the cremation, or at a later date, with options ranging from fully attended ceremonies to quieter, private arrangements.
There is no single way to approach cremation. It can be as traditional or as simple as you wish.
One place. One team.
Cremation arrangements made clearer.
At Parkgrove, our funeral directors and crematorium are part of one joined up setting, helping families feel supported from the first call through to the final farewell.
Funeral service before cremation
A service can be held at the crematorium, a church, or another meaningful location before the cremation takes place.
Quieter arrangements
Some families prefer a smaller, more private farewell with fewer people present.
Memorial service afterwards
A gathering or memorial can take place later, giving family and friends time to come together in their own way.
What happens when you choose cremation
Guidance through every stage.
We will guide you through every decision, including the type of service, location and personal touches.
Bringing your loved one into our care
Following your phone call, we will bring your loved one into our care, with dignity and respect, at any time of day or night.
Making arrangements together
We will talk through the service, timings, music, flowers, readings and any personal details you would like to include.
The service
This may take place at the crematorium, a church, or another meaningful location.
The cremation
The cremation takes place respectfully following the service, or privately if no service is attended.
Returning the ashes
Ashes can be returned to you, scattered, or placed in a memorial setting.
Personal choices
Cremation can be as simple or as personal as you wish.
We will help you understand the choices available and shape the arrangements around what feels right for your loved one and your family.
Music and readings
Choose meaningful songs, hymns, poems, scripture, or spoken tributes.
Service style
A cremation service may be religious, non religious, or completely personal.
Flowers and tributes
Families can choose flowers, orders of service and visual tributes where appropriate.
Ashes and memorials
We can explain the options for returning ashes, scattering, interment or memorial placement.
After the cremation
Returning the ashes with care.
After the cremation, ashes can be returned to you, scattered, or placed in a memorial setting.
We will explain the options available and support you with any wishes your loved one may have expressed.
Ashes can be returned to the family.
Scattering can be arranged where appropriate.
Ashes can be placed in a memorial setting.
Enquire or plan a cremation
Our caring team are on hand 24/7 to assist you at every step.
Call us at any time for calm, practical guidance about cremation arrangements.