24-05-2025
Father's Day remembrance service to be held in Bishopbriggs
Bishopbriggs Crematorium is inviting people to visit ahead of Father's Day to remember their paternal relatives who have passed away.
On Saturday, June 14, people can visit the site from 11am to reflect on their loved ones in the gardens.
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A Father's Day memorial service, led by celebrant David Somerville, will take place at 1pm.
Families who wish to be included in a slideshow during the service are invited to submit a photo of their loved one via email to bishopbriggs@
No advanced booking is required for the service, and refreshments will be available during the day.
Lisa Somerville, crematorium assistant, said: "Visitors are also welcome to put Father's Day cards into our Letters to Loved Ones memorial post box.
"Cards will be provided by us.
"Since installing the memorial post box, we've received heartfelt feedback from the bereaved, who say that writing and sending messages to their loved ones brings them great comfort and helps them feel a continued sense of connection."
The crematorium is open to anyone wishing to remember their loved ones during the Father's Day period, regardless of whether there is a memorial to their father or father figure in the grounds, or where their loved one's funeral took place.
It does not matter if someone is recently bereaved or suffered a loss some time ago, and it makes no difference where they live.
Lisa added: "Much like Christmas and Mother's Day, Father's Day can be a particularly poignant time when feelings of loss are felt more deeply.
"We want everyone to know they are warmly welcome to pay tribute to their loved ones at our crematorium.
"The crematorium offers lots of memorialisation options which enable the bereaved to have a long-lasting tribute to those they have lost."
Coinciding with Father's Day, a special offer is also available until Sunday, July 6, enabling families who purchase a 50-year lease on a living memorial to receive a complimentary bronze or granite name marker (terms and conditions apply).
This tribute can be dedicated to a father or father figure, or any other loved one people would like to honour.
More information about Father's Day, the special offer, other events, and the services available can be found on the Bishopbrigg's Crematorium website.
