After a Death in Scottish Borders | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Scottish Borders

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Thomas Brown & Sons Ltd logo

1. Thomas Brown & Sons Ltd

1.4 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1945
Jacqueline Brown Robbie Brown

Meet Jacqueline, Jacqueline, Jacqueline +3

“The team at Thomas Brown are kind, caring and professional — they instil calmness and trust in families when they lose a loved one. They have cared for both of my parents with the utmost dignity.” — Dawn K.

“The team at Thomas Brown dealt with our tragedy with absolute grace, tact, kindness and constructive contribution. Even when presented with complicated requirements and needs, they worked with us to achieve an excellent outcome.” — Daniel S.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

2.4 miles away

4.6
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Never an easy time arranging a funeral, however the service and support we received from the staff at Galashiels Co-op was excellent before, during and after.” — Paul A.

“Staff are very welcoming, respectful and patient. They take care of all the little details and make sure your loved one gets the send off they deserve.” — Kimberly P.

A and A Doyle Limited logo

3. A and A Doyle Limited

2.5 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bruce Robertson Bruce Robertson June Meikle June Meikle

Meet Allan, Allan, Awdri +5

“From our first to our last contact, the professionalism, empathy, care and support was beyond first class — making a very stressful time so much easier.” — Kirsty S.

“If I could give more than 5 stars I really would. They are incredible, so personal and genuinely care — they are there for you even after, and we as a family cannot thank them enough for everything.” — Arlene R.

4. William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd

2.6 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“At the most hardest time of my life, they are amazing so kind an helpful highly recommend” — Chelsie M.

“At the most hardest time of my life, they are amazing so kind an helpful highly recommend” — Chelsie M.

5. William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd

4.9 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic service, comes highly recommended.” — Michael J.

“Through a very difficult time, they were very understanding and supportive.” — Adam B.

6. William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd

11.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Zoe Turnbull Funeral Directors logo

7. Zoe Turnbull Funeral Directors

11.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £2095

Independent family funeral directors in Jedburgh, offering personal, compassionate care across the Scottish Borders and beyond.

8. William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd

11.5 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“After my dad died last year the service I received and helpful staff that couldn't do enough to help through a tough one. Can't praise them enough.” — Brian D.

“After my dad died last year the service I recived and helpful staff that couldn’t do enough to help through a tough one Can’t praise them enough.” — brian d.

Kyle Bros Funeral Directors Ltd logo

9. Kyle Bros Funeral Directors Ltd

12.7 miles away

4.9
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Amanda Connor Amanda Connor Cathy Ross Cathy Ross

Meet Amanda, Amanda, Cathy +9

“David Irvine and Lizzie Riding were very understanding and most helpful with their suggestions for arrangements, flowers and music — arranging mostly by telephone due to work commitments. Couldn't be faulted.” — Bill G.

“Fergus helped arrange mum's funeral with sensitivity and dignity. As a family we had some specific requests which he accommodated for us.” — Victoria C.

William Purves (Funeral Directors) Ltd logo

10. William Purves (Funeral Directors) Ltd

17.5 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Special mention to Leslie Stewart and Emma Bertram for providing a super service. They made a hard time much easier for myself.” — Sharon T.

“Lesley was empathetic, considerate and went out of his way to help us with the arrangements we wanted at this difficult time.” — Victoria M.

11. Herkes Funeral Directors

20.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Carla is great so helpful and down to earth nothing a problem very professional staff” — Angela C.

“Fantastic service Carla is great so helpful and down to earth nothing a problem very professional staff” — ANGELA C.

M and F Funeral Services logo

12. M and F Funeral Services

23.9 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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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
    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
    5

    Katie was professional, kind and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. She took the time to listen carefully to my mum's needs and helped us set up a funeral plan that was r…

    Cherrybomb via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Maria and all the staff enough for their kindness, professionalism, and support during such a difficult time. From the very first meeting, Maria was compassionate, …

    Haylie Overy via Google
    5

    We sadly lost our dear mum recently and only a year after we lost my lovely sister, we were in complete shock. We entrusted Ballard and Shortall with the funeral arrangements for…

    Wendy Perretta via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

    janice valvona via Google
    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from Anthony dealing with all aspects of the arrangements for my wife's funeral and cremation services followed by the interment of her ashes in the fam…

    Don Westerman via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google