Find funeral directors in Stirling

Plan a funeral in Stirling

Whether you’re planning a traditional funeral, a humanist funeral service or a direct cremation, Stirling has options to suit your needs. The city has dozens of burial grounds, a crematorium and lots of potential funeral tea venues. For religious funerals, there’s a mosque and a broad selection of churches.

You can have a forest burial near Stirling too. Around 20 miles east of the city, you’ll find Killearn Cemetery, which has a council-run woodland burial ground.

Why compare funeral homes in Stirling?

Many people don’t give much thought to the price of a funeral. But the truth is that funeral costs in Stirling vary quite considerably. One Stirling funeral home may charge hundreds of pounds more than another – even if they offer similar services. Comparing prices can help you choose a funeral director that meets your needs and budget.

Find a Stirling crematorium

There’s one crematorium in Stirling – the privately-run Stirlingshire Crematorium. The facility was opened in 2019 and is located on the site of the old Bannockburn Hospital. Stirlingshire Crematorium is sometimes known as the ‘new Stirling crematorium’ or ‘Bannockburn crematorium’.

Find a Stirling cemetery or burial ground

There are more than 60 graveyards  and cemeteries in Stirling, including the magnificent Old Town Cemetery next to Stirling Castle. However, many of these burial grounds are no longer active.

Here’s a list of Stirling cemeteries that may still allow burials. This list is not complete . Your chosen funeral director will be able to offer you more info about active cemeteries in the area.

• Ballengeich Cemetery
• Killearn Cemetery – Stirling Council’s woodland burial ground
• St Thomas Cemetery

All these cemeteries are run by the local council. For more info on Stirling Council cemeteries and burial fees, visit the council website.

Find a venue for a funeral tea in Stirling

Are you looking for a place to hold a funeral tea or wake? Popular options include hotel function rooms, social clubs, cafes and family homes. View local funeral wake venues to find somewhere suitable in Stirling.

We recommend taking some time to look into the different cemeteries and crematoriums listed above before you make your choice. You can find more information through their websites or by reading independent reviews. This will help you to find the best option to meet your needs.

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