Roucan Loch Crematorium

07/04/2026

Our beautiful Lakeland Paviours form part of the exclusive ‘Memory Lane’ path and are a truly bespoke memorial for your loved one.

Expertly carved by master craftsmen, these personalised paviours ensure that the memory of a loved one will never fade and are
one of Roucan Loch’s many memorial options located in the peaceful Gardens of Remembrance.

Roucan Loch’s friendly team are always happy to discuss your requirements and welcome visits. If you would like to know more or to receive a colour brochure, please call Tela Byres on 01387 266749.

02/04/2026

Roucan Loch is honoured to be nominated for the Outstanding Customer Service award at the Scottish Funeral Awards 2026. Such recognition is testament to our fabulous team who work tirelessly, putting service above self to give all of our families the most compassionate and professional experience at their time of need.

SCOTTISH FUNERAL AWARDS 2026 - FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT

The Outstanding Customer Service Finalists Are:
Aberdeenshire Pet Cremation
Acts of Dove
AUNT DAISY
Ayrshire Memorials LTD
Barry Whalen: Funeral Directors
Becky's Flowers
Brian Smith Funeral Services
Brodies Funeral Services Ltd
Flowers by Karen Kilmarnock
Jackie Thomson - Celebrant for weddings and funerals’s
Jamie R Rodgers Funeral Directors "The Perfect Goodbye"
Janice Stevens Independent Funeralcare
Leiths Natural Stone
McCool Celebrant Ceremonies
Patricia Elliot
Natalie Stevenson Celebrant
Rankin Funeral Directors
Roucan Loch Crematorium
Stewarton Memorials Wishaw
The Scottish Celebrant: Paul Browett Humanist
Thomas McKellar & Sons
Wilson & Drury Funeral Services

Congratulations, what an incredible achievement!

Emails have now been issued to all finalists, including your finalist certificate, finalist letter, and full details on the next steps. If for any reason you do not have this please do get in touch.

Each category will have one overall winner along with a number of highly recommended recipients. These will be announced at the Gala Final on Friday, 24th April at the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow.

Gala Final tickets are now on sale - to secure yours, please contact head office on 0141 280 0432 or email us at info@paramountcreative.co.uk

If you have any questions, please contact the team at events@paramountcreative.co.uk

Good luck to all finalists!

27/03/2026

The serene setting of Roucan Loch Crematorium overlooks tranquil waters, where abundant wildlife, calming birdsong and panoramic views of the rolling Dumfriesshire landscape offer the ideal location for contemplation. We are a unique family business and proudly serve the community of Dumfries and Galloway. We are honoured to have been chosen as a finalist for Scotland’s Best Crematorium at the Scottish Funeral Awards 2026.

25/03/2026

Spring has arrived at beautiful Roucan Loch.

24/03/2026

Roucan Loch is delighted to be a finalist for 3 awards at the Scottish Funeral Awards 2026; Scotland’s Best Crematorium; Scotland’s Best Family-Owned Business and Outstanding Customer Service. Thank you to everybody who nominated us.

16/03/2026

The Scottish Funeral Awards 2026 nominations close on Thursday 19 March.🏆

These awards celebrate excellence across Scotland’s funeral profession, recognising the dedication, compassion and care shown to families every day.

Roucan Loch Crematorium is privileged to serve families in Dumfries and Galloway with our outstanding facilities and customer service. If you feel we have made a difference to you or your family, we would be deeply grateful for your nomination.

You can nominate us in one or more of the following categories:

• Scotland’s Best Crematorium
• Outstanding Contribution to the Funeral
Industry
• Scotland’s Best Family-Owned Business
• Outstanding Customer Service
• The Memorable Moment – (for going above and beyond to create something truly special)

If you would like to nominate Roucan Loch Crematorium, please simply email:

📧 kimberley@paramountcreative.co.uk

Roucan Loch Crematorium is very grateful for your support. We are privileged to serve families from across Dumfries and Galloway.

22/02/2026

Our beautiful Resting Benches at the water’s edge are handmade on site from solid wood.

They are one of the many memorial options available at Roucan Loch Crematorium and can be personalised with a name plaque for your loved one.

Over the next few weeks we will share other memorials located in our peaceful Gardens of Remembrance.

Our friendly team are always happy to discuss your requirements and welcome visits. If you would like to know more or to receive a colour brochure, please call Tela on 01387 266749.

29/01/2026

January sun shines on the cortège route which passes by the calming water of Roucan Loch.

05/01/2026

01/01/2026

New Year can be challenging for many people, particularly if you’ve recently lost a loved one.

Everyone is talking about fresh starts.
New goals.
New energy.
New chapters.

And you’re standing there thinking about who won’t be here to see it.

There’s a strange ache that comes with turning the page on a year that held so much love and loss at the same time.
Because part of you wants to move forward.
And part of you feels guilty for doing so.

You’re not just leaving a year behind.
You’re leaving the last one that still had them in it.

The last texts.
The last holidays.
The last ordinary days you didn’t know were “lasts.”

So if New Year’s feels quieter for you, heavier, or bittersweet, you’re not doing it wrong.
Grief doesn’t follow calendars.
It doesn’t reset at midnight.

It just comes with you.

And somehow, you learn to carry both.
The hope of what’s ahead
and the love you refuse to let go of.

Memories don’t get left behind with the old year.
They go with you into the next one.

28/12/2025

Walking at Roucan Loch Crematorium and Woodland Burial Site over the festive period, we were reminded of the saying that "Robins appear when loved ones are near." This comforting belief is rooted in folklore, and sees Robins as messengers bringing hope and a sign that our loved ones are watching over us and still with us in spirit. As our family approaches the first anniversary of Arthur Jardine's passing, our thoughts are with all families who have lost a loved one and we send comfort and support to those who need it most.
Mark and Ruth Jardine