Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family Funeral Directors in Shotts Since 1979
Established in 1979, G. McAllister Funeral Directors is an independent family-owned business serving North and South Lanarkshire. We prioritise open, honest, and trustworthy service, treating each family as individuals during their most challenging times. Our team, led by Gerard McAllister and his son Alan, ensures every funeral is tailored to specific needs with dignity and respect, whether held in a church, crematorium, or private facility. As an independent provider, we avoid corporate directives, offering personalised care that national chains cannot match.Our partnership with Golden Charter allows us to provide pre-paid funeral plans that lock in today's prices, offering peace of mind to families. We also specialise in handcrafted memorials, including headstones and cremation caskets, designed to create lasting tributes. Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate assistance whenever needed, and our Final Wishes planning service helps families avoid future conflicts. With funeral homes in Shotts, Wishaw, Airdrie, and Carluke, we combine decades of experience with a deep commitment to local communities.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Memorial Design
Cremation Services
Final Wishes Planning
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We are an independent family-owned business with 45 years of local experience.
- Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate assistance whenever needed.
- Personalised funeral arrangements tailored to individual family needs.
- Partnership with Golden Charter provides inflation-protected pre-paid funeral plans.
- Secure Final Wishes planning prevents family conflicts during difficult times.
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We create bespoke funeral services tailored to individual family needs, ensuring dignity and respect for the deceased. Our experienced team manages all aspects from venue coordination to transportation, providing seamless support during difficult times. Available across Lanarkshire with 24/7 emergency assistance.
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Partnering with Golden Charter, we offer inflation-protected pre-paid funeral plans that lock in today's prices. These plans cover funeral director services and include allowances for third-party costs like cremation fees. Plans provide peace of mind while alleviating future financial burdens on families.
Memorial Design
Our stonemasons craft bespoke memorials including headstones, cremation caskets, and urns. We offer traditional and contemporary designs in materials like polished black granite, with custom engravings and decorative elements. All memorials are professionally installed for lasting tributes.
Cremation Services
We coordinate cremation services at local crematoriums, handling all logistical requirements. Our packages include cremation fee allowances through Golden Charter plans and options for memorialisation. Families receive guidance on ceremony planning and post-cremation memorial choices.
Final Wishes Planning
Our secure Final Wishes service lets individuals document funeral preferences to prevent family conflicts. We store arrangements indefinitely and provide guidance on legal documentation. This service includes consultations to ensure all personal wishes are accurately recorded and respected.
People
Gerard McAllister
Founder
Established the business in 1979, bringing decades of funeral service experience. Continues to oversee operations with a focus on maintaining traditional values and community connections.
Alan McAllister
Director
Son of founder Gerard, managing day-to-day operations while upholding family traditions. Combines inherited expertise with modern approaches to meet evolving client needs across Lanarkshire.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 emergency funeral services?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency support.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, our Final Wishes planning service allows you to document preferences in advance, ensuring your wishes are followed while reducing family stress during difficult times.
Are cremation costs fixed with pre-paid plans?
Golden Charter plans include allowances for cremation fees that may increase over time, though additional payments might be required if costs exceed plan allowances at the time of need.
Do you provide memorial design services?
Yes, we offer bespoke memorial design including headstones, urns, and cremation caskets, with options for custom engravings and decorative elements crafted by our stonemasons.
How many funeral homes do you operate?
We have four funeral homes serving Shotts, Wishaw, Airdrie, and Carluke, providing local accessibility while maintaining consistent standards of care across all locations.
Reviews (1)
Arlene Gallagher
May 29, 2020
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I would really highly recommend Angela and Paul and their team . They treated myself and my family with the upmost respect and helped us so much with all aspects of arranging my mother's funeral arrangements as this was our first time at arranging a funeral and we didnt have a clue what to do . They didnt try to pressure us at all with anything and made everything as simple and easy as possible . The treated my mum with the upmost dignity and respect while she was in their care
Thankyou so much xx
Thankyou so much xx
