Bereavement Services
We appreciate that during this difficult time you will have to make important decisions about the funeral you would like. The following information will help you to make an informed choice on the option that is best for you and your family.
If you would like any advice or information about burials, cremations and cemeteries, please contact us:
Our policies on the cremation of babies and infants and cemetery management are available to read below.
Public holidays↑
The Bereavement Services office will be closed on public holidays. Cremations and burials will still take place if they have been booked in advance (except for Christmas and New Year).
During the period of closure, cremations can still be booked by calling the out of hours team on 01324 506070.
If you require further information please contact bereavement@falkirk.gov.uk.
Funeral Support Payment↑
Funeral Support Payment is a payment available to people in Scotland, who are on certain benefits or tax credits, and need support to meet the costs of a funeral.
Coping with death immediately after a funeral and beyond↑
The process of grieving can be different for everyone. There is no right or wrong way to cope with how you are feeling.
Whilst organising the cremation or burial of your loved one is the main focus in the immediate days after death, in Bereavement Services we understand that once this initial period has passed you may find yourself looking or needing to speak to someone who is not immediate family about your loss regarding how to cope with the coming days and months.
Whether it is professional counselling or just a friendly face to have a chat over a cuppa, the following groups and organisations are available in our area and beyond and can be contacted online or by telephone:
Social Groups (Falkirk area)
Organised by members of the local community – offering company and a friendly ear.
Lonely Not Alone Meetings
- 2nd Wednesday of every month
- 5:30pm for 6:00pm
Park Hotel
Camelon Road
Falkirk
FK1 5RY
Manse Place
Falkirk
FK1 1JN
Organisations
Speak to a support organisation for emotional help and practical advice. Four of the largest organisations are listed below:
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland offer one-to-one counselling across Scotland. They give support through their helpline for anyone who has been bereaved.
- Monday to Thursday - 9am to 8pm
- Friday - 9am to 4pm
Samaritans
Samaritans gives confidential emotional support for people experiencing distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
- 24 hours a day - every day
Breathing Space
Breathing Space offers a free and confidential service for people experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
- Monday to Thursday - 6pm to 2am
- Friday to Monday - 6pm to 6am
Petal
Petal support families and friends of murder and suicide victims through telephone counselling.
They provide a drop-in centre in Hamilton and outreach programmes in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Further links↑
- Support if a child or baby dies - mygov.scot
- Bereavement support for children and young people - mygov.scot
- Families of murder victims: support - mygov.scot
- Road crash victims: support - mygov.scot
- When caring ends - mygov.scot
- Child Bereavement UK
- Strathcarron Hospice: Bereavement information and support
- NHS inform: Death and bereavement
- Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
- Quiet Waters: Bereavement support
- NHS Forth Valley: Remembering Little Stars
Viewings of the Book of Remembrance in The Chapel room at Falkirk Crematorium are available (without an appointment):
- Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm
- Saturday 9am – 12pm
The Book of Remembrance can also be viewed online at any time.