The Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium has been named the Best Crematorium in Scotland.

The prestigious Best Crematorium in Scotland category at the funeral awards recognises the highest levels of service and care, excellence in architecture, design and quality of the building, alongside ethics and environmental systems.

Philip Ewing, manager said: “We are incredibly proud of the services we provide here at the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium and for the work we do in the community, including fundraising for our local hospice charity partners.

“We have the most fantastic, modern and comfortable building, providing a unique sense of space and tranquillity. And the team we have here at the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium are very special, and we take great pride in the higher levels of care and attention that we provide for every family, and for every service.

“By bringing both of these things together, we have created a very special and unique place, and we are now officially the Best Crematorium in Scotland.

“Our sincere thanks go to all of our funeral director colleagues for their support and to the many people and stakeholders who have helped us achieve this very important accolade.”

Jeremy Hamilton, one of the founding directors of the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium added: “To be named the Best Crematorium in Scotland is an incredible accolade and we feel very proud and humbled.

“We created the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium with the single aim of establishing the highest quality crematorium in the country and to providing truly exceptional care for families when support and understanding is most needed.”