Funeral director · Glasgow

James Cockburn Funeral Directors

James Cockburn Funeral Directors is a funeral director at 996 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3DU. The nearest crematorium is Glasgow Crematorium, 2.9 miles away.

Contact & location

Address	996 Govan Rd, Glasgow, G51 3DU
Phone	0141 445 1124
Website	jamescockburn.co.uk
Local council	Glasgow City
Area	Glasgow, Glasgow City

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Prices

Attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only)	£2,040
Unattended (direct) cremation (including the cremation fee)	£1,300
Unattended burial (funeral director’s charges only)	£1,200

Estimated total for an attended cremation: about £2,835 — £2,040 funeral director’s charges plus £795 at Glasgow Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.

From James Cockburn Funeral Directors’ published standardised price list (2026), checked 26 September 2026. Prices change — always confirm with the funeral director. Compare funeral director prices.

Questions to ask James Cockburn Funeral Directors

Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.

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Nearest crematoria

Nearby cemeteries

Craigton Cemetery · 1.2 miles
Cardonald Cemetery · 1.6 miles
Arkleston Cemetery · 2.8 miles
Western Necropolis · 3.1 miles

Frequently asked questions

How do I contact James Cockburn Funeral Directors?

Call 0141 445 1124. Visit jamescockburn.co.uk. The address is 996 Govan Rd, Glasgow, G51 3DU. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.

How much does James Cockburn Funeral Directors charge?

According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), James Cockburn Funeral Directors charges £2,040 for an attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) and £1,300 for an unattended (direct) cremation including the cremation fee. Always confirm current prices with the funeral director.

Which crematorium is nearest to James Cockburn Funeral Directors?

Glasgow Crematorium is 2.9 miles away, and The Hurlet Crematorium is 4.1 miles away.