East Lothian
If someone has died in the East Lothian area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.
This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.
Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.
Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.
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.
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1.0 miles away
William Purves Funeral Directors in Haddington offers compassionate, professional funeral care 24/7, backed by over 100 years of experience.
5.9 miles away
“I cant put in to words how grateful myself, my son and our family are, my husband Gordon got the send off he deserved, M&F and particularly Daniel and Kirsten went above and beyond for us, nothing was too much and all the special touches they added were simply beautiful, I will never forget that, thank you will never be enough xx” — Leanne G.
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5.9 miles away
“Fantastic, professional and caring service. Very knowledgeable and helpful, and nothing was too much to ask.” — Sam W.
“From the first initial contact with Sheree, myself and my sister were put at ease with what was already a very difficult time.” — Darren W.
6.9 miles away
“Morag A Cairns thank you for everything the best funeral arranger in town.” — Michelle D.
“Stuart was brilliant so helpful can't thank him enough, so thoughtful and did my mum proud thank you Stuart you were amazing.” — Jacqueline T.
7.0 miles away
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“Fantastic service staff brilliant well recommend” — Steven F.
“Fantastic family run business.” — Mark B.
7.1 miles away
“Great small supermarket that has been around for many years” — Ian S.
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7.3 miles away
Family-run for five generations, William Purves North Berwick offers compassionate, professional funeral services for the local community.
7.4 miles away
Co-op Funeralcare in North Berwick provides compassionate, professional funeral services to families in East Lothian.
9.5 miles away
“The care and respect we all got was very good. The staff were so nice and friendly.” — Ann H.
“Communication, courtesy and respect were exemplary.” — Jim M.
9.8 miles away
“They kept in touch all the way through, letting me know the cost of items and asking if there was anything else they could do. They all made a sad day better.” — Susy S.
“James Scott funeral directors treated myself and my family with respect and dignity, they showed great care and compassion to us and to my father who passed away in November.” — Salim B.
Free tools
No pressure, no sales — just simple tools to help you understand costs and next steps.
Get a free, independent estimate based on UK averages. Choose your funeral type, add extras, and see a clear breakdown.
Get your estimateAnswer three quick questions and we'll tell you whether probate is likely needed. If it is, we can connect you with a specialist.
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