I can't thank the Heritage enough for arranging the funeral for my brother -in-law .everything was…read moredone with such a lovely touch the whole staff are so nice and reassuring .this was the second funeral of 2023 I had to deal with and I don't think I could have got through it all without the help of everyone at the Heritage Funeral parlour When you walk through the door you can feel the calm atmosphere such a beautiful place too it certainly puts you at ease right away .Thank you all so much .

I can't thank the Heritage enough for the service provided which was seamless from start to finish…read more Lorna was outstanding in her caring and sympathetic approach and her organisational skills where second to none.Everything was organised for me, from booking the church, organising and printing order of service, booking the registrar, contacting the council regarding the lair, cars, flowers, etc. Thanks to the Heritage all the family had to do was turn up on the day! All the stress to organise a funeral was taken out of my hands which I can not thank you enough for.

I've only been to one funeral so am by no means an expert. However, it was as pleasant an…read moreexperience as it could possibly have been. The co-op offered a budget funeral at extremely short notice and managed to arrange everything that was required. Thanks to them, the day went extremely smoothly and the stress was kept to a minimum. The facilities they offer are pretty basic but they are pleasant, comfortable and satisfactory. There are decent sized separate viewing rooms as well as a large service room. Most importantly, there was no sign of other families around. So, it felt less like a business and more private.

On the surface, cemeteries seem like odd places to put on a holiday itinerary. But some are so…read morehistoric and culturally significant that they deserve attention as attractions in themselves. This one falls into that category. But there are other reasons beyond that to visit. This particular cemetery is a standout for multiple reasons. One is the fact that there are a few historically significant people who are buried here, such as William Miller, Charles Tennant and Lord Kelvin. It is, after all, the iconic cemetery of a longstanding city as it is the one that comes to the mind of local Glaswegians if you simply refer to "THE Cemetery". The second is that the layout of the cemetery presents an exploratory experience like few others. Spread out on a fairly steep hill, the grounds themselves allow a wondefully quiet, though somber, respite from the city. And last but not least, because of its elevated position, the views of the city from the Necropolis are worth a visit even if the historical significance is of no appeal to you. Wandering through the gravesites amidst the quietude is a rather enjoyable experience in a strange way. I always enjoy reading the epitaphs and admiring the architecture of elaborate gravestones in cemeteries such as this one. The relaxed feel also allows for quiet reflection. But the view of the city here is unbeatable. Be prepared for some mild exertion because there is a bit of a rise from the entry as you cross the bridge to the apex. The grounds also do cover some acreage, so it will be a nice calorie-burning venture if you hike the perimeter and interior. Even if you are not into cemeteries, I'd recommend a stop at this place, particularly if you are going to visit the Cathedral and its satellite museums anyway. The view will give you some nice memories and photos. And the quiet will give you a chance to catch your breath. If you have an historical bent, then this is a must-see.

Secluded and quiet and some of the best views of Glasgow during our trip. We love these old…read morecemeteries and went to 3 of them in Edinburgh. This one in Glasgow seems like the best locally and appears on many lists of travel destinations in Glasgow. Wandering around here early in the morning I find relaxing and peaceful. Right across you have the Glasgow Cathedral which you can get to easily using a stone bridge to cross the road. Both are from the 18th century and are very representative of Victorian gothic-revival architecture. To get to the top you slowly wind your way around the small hill and get a nice sample of different designed tombstones and crypts. We loved coming down from the back way, the stairs were more interesting and at the very bottom you will find a memorial to William Wallace and a bit of history carved into stone. The masonary is impressive and I know there were some pieces by Charles Rene Makintosh but we couldn't identify any on this trip. The statues are particularly in much better condition than some of the ones in Edinburgh.

My dad couldn't have picked a better funeral service for his last journey. Jim and his staff were…read morevery caring and empathetic towards my sisters and I and they treated my dad so well on his final journey. They showed so much care for him and us during the process and made it easy to make decisions that would have been difficult in this time. We couldnt be more grateful to him and his staff for being informative on all fronts with costs and how the funeral would look on the day. Very professional service and we would highly recommend James Hardy funeral service.

Apologies, I am late with this review; I was blessed to be supported by Jim Hardie at his…read moreSpringburn service. Like most of us, when we suddenly lose someone we care about so deeply, you can lose yourself and fall apart. Our family had the sadness of losing my mother on the 22nd Dec 2022, I had to put my father in hospital 6 days later, in which he still resides. Having no knowledge of the complexity of being stuck in live trauma/pain and having to figure out, understand and basically try and move forward with arranging the funeral, if it wasn't for Jim and his team, I would never had made it. We never managed to get my dad out of hospital to say goodbye to mum, this will sit with me forever, however Jim and the team where fantastic in offering flexibly, support and compassion. Jim managed to move the funeral date twice, sadly this great gesture was not enough to be able to assist my dad in saying goodbye but the efforts the team was willing to go to, blew me away. We did not have the a funeral director when mum passed, this was the worst experience ever, this added layers of pain and stress. Later, after speaking with Jim and his team, he mentioned that in the future, if this ever happened again, no matter if you have a policy with us or not, just call 24/7 and we will be their within an hour to ensure your loved one is taken care off and taken somewhere safe. This blew my mind, if I had only had this knowledge earlier. The service, flowers and cars were emasculate, our mum would have been proud how beautiful she looked, decadent, regal. This support and friendship I received from Jim and his team will never be forgotten, stored and saved to memory forever. Thanxx Derek Holliday

It's a fitting commemoration to a fine Scientist and Engineer. It's not in an obvious part of the…read morepark. But it's worth finding to remember the great man.

This is certainly not my favourite statue of the famous Scot, James Watt - that one is inside The…read moreWatt Library in Greenock - although I'm always pleased to discover new statues of him (there are several around this area as you might expect!) It was Watt (17361819) who redesigned the Newcomen steam engine which helped start the industrial revolution. His idea was to make a separate condensing chamber which prevented huge losses of steam. He apparently had the idea whilst walking on Glasgow Green, hence this statue erected here iwhich was gifted to the Glasgow Corporation in 1936. It has definitely seen better days and needs a good clean, in my opinion! You can find it near the People's Palace, facing the building.

Thank goodness Alex Black was recommended to me from a work colleague. They went above and beyond…read morewhen another director let us down. They were compassionate acting quickly in taking care of my mum. Ian at the Maryhill branch was very kind to both my brother and I throughout.

From the owner: Family-run funeral directors - Alex Black Funeral Care provides a personal, friendly service of the…read morehighest standard.

We were charged twice for my father's funeral in November and are still (as of January) waiting for…read morea refund!