After a Death in Aberdeen City | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Aberdeen City

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Aberdeen City 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 Aberdeen City

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

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1. Wm Gilchrist

0.6 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Wm Gilchrist funeral directors, located at Mastrick Shopping Centre, Greenfern Road, Aberdeen, offering compassionate local funeral services.

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2. Wm Gilchrist

1.5 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service - were extremely patient, empathetic and kind.” — Rhonda P.

“Very professional service, Karen Mackay was excellent throughout the process.” — Garson M.

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3. Gordon and Watson

1.7 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“So professional and respectful. Guided us through the process with great skill at such a difficult time. The organisation was spot on throughout.” — Arlene M.

“I had to arrange my mum's funeral in Aberdeen from Canada. Julia helped me navigate through the whole process of organising the funeral and cremation with great care, compassion and attention to detail. Everything went smoothly and as planned. I'll always be grateful to the staff at Gordon & Watson.” — Joyce W.

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4. Gordon and Watson

1.7 miles away

4.1
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Ian our funeral arranger was fantastic and helped us through the process. Having no experience in what to do next, I was fortunate enough to use Gordon & Watson.” — Ally E.

“The funeral director, Shane, was sympathetic, respectful and friendly. He did a great job of making things run smoothly. Gordon and Watson have a dedicated room for infants when laid to rest, it is tastefully decorated and respectful.” — Stuart M.

5. Aberdeen Funeral Directors

1.8 miles away

4.9
(74 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I was inexperienced in this matter and was supported by the staff and shown care and compassion from the start. They made the whole process a bit easier.” — May W.

“George guided me through all the decisions and was available at any time. He was professional but also kind and friendly at this difficult time.” — Lesley F.

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6. Wm Gilchrist

1.9 miles away

4
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“With your advice and guidance everything went off without a problem. Our connection to Kaimhill was very important to us and we were so pleased to have Doug's remembrance there.” — Ian M.

“Karen was amazing with us. Everything was as we wanted it. Everyone was so helpful and kind.” — Ruth T.

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7. Wm Gilchrist

2.0 miles away

4.9
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very helpful and respectful. Very well organised.” — Moira N.

“Local, friendly & efficient staff took care of all our needs and provided a fitting send off.” — Diane D.

8. Wm Gilchrist

3.0 miles away

5
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Michelle and Colin have been great all the way through the process of arranging Dad's funeral. Thank you.” — Helen B.

“All staff, including the young lady and young gentleman who collected mum, made one of my most difficult times that little bit easier.” — helena k.

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9. Eric Massie Funeral Directors

12.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I can highly recommend them to anyone looking for the support of a warm friendly and caring team to help you navigate the organisation of giving your loved ones the perfect send off.” — dnalrafcam

“I want to thank the team led by Sharon, (including Ian, Connor and Shona) for all their help and advice and support in putting together the perfect day for my wife. The service was delivered in the most positive, gentle and respectful way that any of us could possibly have hoped for.” — dnalrafcam

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10. Stonehaven Funeralcare

13.1 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Going over a couple of points with compassion and understanding as I have a bit of a compression condition. My partner Jenny was also impressed at the ease and how calming it was to arrange our funeral plans.” — Fisher K.

“Trish and Bobby are brilliant, both have handled a situation with delicacy and care and massive amounts of respect. Absolutely amazing people and highly recommended in the situation.” — Slarty B.

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11. McIntosh and Steven

13.2 miles away

4.8
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From our first phone call to collecting my wife's ashes my family and I appreciated all the help, kindness and friendly way everything was explained and organised.” — George M.

“Ashleigh was extremely helpful, sympathetic and understanding. She carried out all the arrangements as my wife would have wanted. She took care of all the paperwork and kept us informed at every stage. Extremely approachable with a professional manner tinged with humour when appropriate.” — David S.

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12. George Burgess and Son

15.1 miles away

4.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Two words summarize the support that I and my family received: compassionate and professional.” — James G.

“Mr Schoen and his team were able to proverbially 'save the day' when issues arose, and I have no reservation in recommending them in a difficult time.” — James G.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google