Clydebank Crematorium will be shut until September 7 as part of a £1.5 million refurbishment.

The crematorium – which serves the whole of West Dunbartonshire – will then be closed every Monday and Saturday until February 8 next year.

West Dunbartonshire Council said the upgrade will ensure the crematorium continues to meet environmental regulations.

Councillor Patrick McGlinchey, convener of Infrastructure and Regeneration, said: “This is a sensitive project and we appreciate the patience and understanding of residents while we carry out this essential programme of work at Clydebank Crematorium.

“The crematorium opening hours are going to be reduced from six days a week to four during this programme which has been planned to minimise disruption to the bereaved families we serve.” Councillor David McBride, vice-convener of Infrastructure and Regeneration, added: “The works at Clydebank crematorium are part of wider investment in our cemeteries to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of our communities in future. This investment will ensure families can continue to rely on this essential service when they need it most.” The council is currently constructing a new Dumbarton Cemetery in Garshake Road in addition to the town’s historic facility to provide sufficient burial space for the future.

Over the next year Vale of Leven and Kilmaronock cemeteries are being extended to ensure they can continue to meet the needs of the community, and infrastructure works are being carried out at North Dalnottar to extend the area of land used for burials.