Burials

Need help arranging a burial or looking to buy a lair in South Lanarkshire? We’re here to guide you through every step. Whether you’re planning for yourself or a loved one, you can contact our Bereavement Services directly, or your chosen funeral director can handle arrangements for you. Lairs (burial plots) are available at certain cemeteries and must be purchased at the time of burial. If you want to inter ashes, please reach out to us—our team will make the process simple and respectful.

How to arrange a burial

If you are using a funeral director, they will get in touch with us to make all necessary arrangements on your behalf. Please reach out to us if you need additional support. We’re always ready to answer your questions.

Buying a lair

Lairs are burial plots available in selected cemeteries. You can only buy a lair when arranging a burial. If you are using a funeral director they will make this arrangement on your behalf.  To check where lairs are available, our staff are happy to advise on availability.

Arranging for ashes to be interred

If you wish to arrange for ashes to be interred, simply contact Bereavement Services or use our enquiry form. We’ll help you find the best option for your needs and ensure everything is handled with care.

Charges and cemetery information

For up-to-date charges and more details about cemeteries and lair availability, please see our directory of cemetery locations and burial charges. This will help you plan and budget with confidence.

Take action

• contact Bereavement Services to arrange a burial or inter ashes
• visit our directory to find cemetery locations
• use our enquiry form for quick questions or to start arrangements
• check our burial charges for detailed costs