After a Death in Orkney Islands | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Orkney Islands

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Orkney Islands area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Orkney Islands

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Dunnetts Funeral Directors

37.4 miles away

4.5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A caring family Funeral Directors, Sinclair and everyone took time to explain the processes involved at a very difficult time.” — Calum M.

“We had a very hard and long stretch and they couldn't have been nicer, lovely caring people. Thank you for all you have done.” — Fiona G.

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2. Dunnetts Funeral Directors

42.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Exceptional compassionate service with excellent attention to every detail.” — Shona H.

“Exceptional compassionate service with excellent attention to every detail.” — Shona H.

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3. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

94.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-run funeral directors and monumental masons in Buckie, Banffshire, offering 24/7 support and funeral planning services.

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4. A D Walker Ltd

96.8 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alison Alison Colin Colin

Meet Alison, Alison, Colin +5

“Thank you to Ruth at AB Walker for making it easy for us on a sad day, and AB Walker themselves for making mum's last day special. They are one of the best funeral directors and we can't praise them enough.” — Michelle G.

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5. W G Catto

97.9 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I honestly wish I could give more stars! Bob Proctor and his team treated me so well when I was sorting my grandad's funeral. I can't fault them at all!” — Laura C.

“The team take the utmost care and show a huge level of respect which is hugely comforting. If I required this service in the area this would always be the first place I would go without exception.” — Tracey M.

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6. Fraserburgh Funeral Services

100.1 miles away

4.8
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Paul and his team did a truly great job with my granny's funeral - so professional and provided such care and attention to our needs.” — Anne L.

“The professionalism that Paul and Gail gave our family on the loss of our dad was exceptional from start to finish.” — Linda P.

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7. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

103.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-run funeral directors and monumental masons in Keith, Banffshire, available 24/7 and offering Golden Charter funeral plans.

8. Norman Will Funeral Directors Ltd

106.1 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything was done nice and easy with no stress. We were treated with the upmost respect and so was my beloved dad. Thank you so much.” — Jodie S.

“Perfect experience with Cameron at the helm. Everything was done nice and east with no stress. We were tested with the upmost respect and so was my beloved dad. Thank you so much” — Jodie S.

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9. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

109.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“With their confident quiet guidance, it let me concentrate on the saying goodbye to my parents without having to think of what next step and who to organise next.” — Jenny L.

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10. John Fraser and Son

113.1 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £1990 Cremation from £1900
Alan McDiarmid Andrew Wheeler Andrew Wheeler Chris Fisher

Meet Alan, Andrew, Andrew +37

Fourth-generation family funeral directors in Dingwall, offering compassionate 24/7 funeral, memorial and pre-paid plan services since 1884.

11. D Gunn Funeral Directors

113.2 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Friendly locally based staff who go that extra mile to take care of you.” — Annette M.

“As a family we have been well supported, all questions answered promptly and felt that everything was very personal. Highly recommend.” — Gordon D.

12. Robert Mackie Funeral Director

114.8 miles away

4.3
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I was most impressed both by Mr. Mackie's competence as well as by his Gentle-manliness.” — adegoke o.

“We can't give enough praise to Craig and his colleagues over a recent loss of a close family member. Their knowledge of advice took us to Baldarrock Crematorium where the excellent service continued.” — Gerard W.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
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    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    Without a shadow of doubt the ladies at Haines, Polegate, Rhia, Jodie and Vanessa are so professional. That is just the tip because they all in their own way add so much more to …

    Sally Attfield via Google
    5

    The services offered by Wealden Funeral Services were so much more than I expected. Like so many people, I am no stranger to loss, but rarely have I encountered a funeral company …

    Amy St. Onge via Google
    5

    The kindness and compassion of the staff was wonderful whilst both on initial meeting and throughout. The death of someone you have loved for so long is overwhelming but Verna an…

    Sarah via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

    A Google User via Google
    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google