A problem is believed to have developed with the cremators causing them to overheat.
Run by Falkirk Council, the facility was still able to use the temporary cremator to cope with increased demand in the early stages of the pandemic.
However, further checks of the devices are to be carried out this week to ensure that there are no disturbances.
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Falkirk Crematorium underwent a £3.2million refurbishment in 2017
A Falkirk Council spokesman said: “A cremator fault occurred earlier today and this has now been rectified by our engineer.
“The affected cremation systems remain in operation and further follow-up checks are planned for tomorrow.
“It is not expected that this will have any impact on our current service delivery.”
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Falkirk Crematorium has undergone a major refurbishment in two phases, with the £3.2million project completed in September 2017.
Little had been done to the 1960s building since it opened, and council officials said it was a much-needed project.
It included expanding the chapel area to accommodate more mourners, improving the entrance and replacing the heating, lighting and wiring in the building.
Although cremations did take place, only staff and undertakers could be present for a period of five months as the families had to use other places for services.
The two cremators, which normally have a lifespan of 20 years, were also replaced at this time.
The installation of the temporary cremator, which was introduced to cope with increased demand in 2020 and the work involved, has cost £300,000.
