About Us

    About John Roach Funeral Directors

    John Roach Funeral Directors has been providing services within the local area for over 20 years.

    John Roach Funeral Directors was opened in 2001 in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, which is at the western edge of Greater Glasgow, by local undertaker John Roach.

    We are proud of our reputation within Johnstone and surrounding area and will continue to strive to provide that little personal touch that we believe elevates our service beyond the norm.

    If you opt for a cremation, you can choose from a range of local crematoriums, including Woodside Crematorium, Craigton Crematorium, Clyde Coast and Garnock Valley Crematorium, and The Hurlet Crematorium.

    Our experienced and caring team will advise and support you at every stage of the funeral planning process, with a wide range of funeral options and transparent pricing. With our extensive experience serving the local communities within Johnstone, we endeavour to cater to every funeral request to ensure that your loved one is treated with the utmost care and respect.

    If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Pre-paid Funeral Plans, please come and see us in our funeral home, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call your local funeral home.

    Featured Reviews

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    My family and I want to say a massive thank you for making sure our mum had the best send-off. She was handled with amazing dignity. We felt welcomed and comfortable throughout the process, which helped us navigate the most difficult times more easily and…

    Lisa Williamson

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    On the 7th of October, the funeral of my Father was carried out by John Roach. I can only say that Natasha, Les and the whole team were fantastic. A difficult day made less stressful by the experienced approach by all of them. Nothing was…

    Iain McBrearty

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    The team were exceptional. Les who was our driver was a totally professional caring human. He was very attentive and caring. Lucky to have an employee so dedicated to the job.

    Barbara Craig

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    On the 7th of October, the funeral of my Father was carried out by John Roach. I can only say that Natasha, Les and the whole team were fantastic. A difficult day made less stressful by the experienced approach by all of them. Nothing was…

    Iain McBrearty

    Google

    Natasha was great this afternoon organising a funeral plan. She was polite, friendly and understanding. Thank you Natasha!

    Graeme M

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    Natasha was great this afternoon organising a funeral plan. She was polite, friendly and understanding. Thank you Natasha!

    G M

    Google

    All members of staff were extremely helpful and respectful, especially Colin , Ian and the young gentleman who accompanied Ian at the house…

    Irene Haggerty

    Google

    Excellent service for my gran

    Craig Wells

    Google

    Would highly recommend John Roach Funeral Directors, from the moment my mum passed Natasha was my contact, she showed great empathy throughout. On the day of the funeral she was amazing along with the rest of the team, I'm very grateful to them all for…

    Carol Collins

    Google

    Natasha went above and beyond her role. The staff and Natasha guided our family through this difficult process. Natasha put every one at ease with her bubbly personality during this daunting time. Can’t thank everyone enough.

    caroline jamieson

    Meet the Team

    John Roach

    Business Principal

    Pauline Ower

    Funeral Manager

    Pauline has been working in the funeral industry for coming up to 18 years now, she joined Funeral Partners in July 2022 and is the Funeral Manager of 3 branches: James Dykes, ML Williams and John Roach. Caring for families, their loved ones and her staff are always Pauline’s priority, making sure that they are all treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Family means everything to her, and she spends all her spare time with family & friends.

    Les Boyce

    Senior Funeral Director

    I have been in the funeral industry for 29 years, 5 years with the Co-op and the rest with John Roach. As a Funeral Director, I strive to assist families through these difficult times. 

    In my spare time, I like to socialise, days out on my motorbike on nice days and watching my Grandson boxing.

    David Lowing

    Funeral Service Operative

    I have been in the funeral industry for 13 years, working at the local crematorium before joining John Roach. 

    In my spare time, I enjoy spending weekends away in my motorhome and long walks with my 2 dogs. 

    Natasha Craig

    Funeral Arranger/Administrator

    I’ve been in the funeral industry for just over 13 years. Within those 13 years, I have been a Funeral Arranger, Funeral Service Operative and a Funeral Director. I have joined the team at John Roach as I wanted to assist families in my local area, having worked all over Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. 

    Our Values

    Pride

    We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

    Helping People

    Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends. We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.

    Respect for everyone

    We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

    Professional Standards

    We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.

    Accept responsibility

    We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

    Partnership

    We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 01505 322 444 visit branch or arrange a home visit