After a Death in Highland | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Highland

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Highland 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 Highland

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. D Gunn Funeral Directors

13.3 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.

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2. John Fraser and Son

13.6 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.

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3. John Fraser and Son

23.8 miles away

4.5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £3130 Cremation from £1950
Alan McDiarmid Andrew Wheeler Andrew Wheeler Chris Fisher

Meet Alan, Andrew, Andrew +37

“Very thoughtful and caring. The team are very professional and they delivered a quality service for our family.” — Simon K.

“Despite the challenge of arrangements happening over hundreds of miles, all the staff were marvellous. A funeral you can feel confident will be executed to the highest standard.” — Barbara T.

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4. D Chisholm and Sons

23.8 miles away

4.6
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2950 Cremation from £2950
David Connell David Connell George Chisholm George Chisholm

Meet Andrew, Andrew, Caroline +29

“All staff were respectful and compassionate at all times and kept us up to date on what would happen next” — Liz B.

“I couldn't have asked for a more dignified and beautiful funeral for my grandmother. Such professionalism and kindness.” — Claire H.

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5. W G Catto

55.2 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.

6. M D Macleod Ltd

55.6 miles away

4.8
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service from a lovely friendly and compassionate team.” — Rae

“Service provided by Muriel & Lynne was great, the attention to detail, taking us through everything & explaining each costs. They did the requests as asked for & nothing was missed.” — Catriona M.

7. John McLellan and Company Ltd

59.1 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Calvin Booker Calvin Booker James Donaldson James Donaldson

Meet Calvin, Calvin, James +9

“Thank you for your love, care and support not only to my dad but to myself and all our family. There are not enough ways to thank all the wonderful staff.” — Lisa M.

“Right from my dad's passing up until he was laid to rest he was in safe hands and in a safe and peaceful place. The level of care shown by each and every member of the team was exceptional. No request was a problem and we got to give my dad the funeral he would have wanted.” — Lisa M.

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8. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

59.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-run funeral directors and monumental masons in Aberlour, Banffshire, available 24/7 with professional, caring service.

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9. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

67.6 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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10. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

68.1 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.

11. Dunnetts Funeral Directors

78.8 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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12. Dunnetts Funeral Directors

82.5 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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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    I cannot thank Tracey, and Lyms enough. The level of care and support was amazing, the service was perfect. I would give 10 stars if I could. Kirby and her team were flawless. Mar…

    Amanda Walker via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The team at co-op funeralcare Andrew Holmes have been amazing from the moment I walked in the door. My father had pre-paid for his funeral and I can't tell you enough how amazing …

    Claire Wiseman via Google
    5

    My eternal gratitude to Southern Co-Op Funeralcare on the Isle of Wight for their compassion, support, understanding and exemplary professionalism throughout the planning and cond…

    Ian Hollingsworth via Google
    5

    I have no hesitation at all in recommending J.J. Burgess & Sons. Their kindess, empathy and understanding helped me to cope when my Mum passed away. Everyone was amazing from st…

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    a week ago
    5

    Excellent service from beginning to end. Efficient, compassionate, helpful, understanding and professional staff, Vic was dedicated to providing a funeral service exactly as wishe…

    julie draper via Google
    5

    Thank you to Greg & Anthony for your excellent & completely professional service with dealing our dear Mum. The whole experience for us was smooth and straightforward and we would…

    steve malley via Google
    5

    John arranged my Dads funeral, he was compassionate and caring thought out the whole of the planning and ceremony

    Samantha Egan via Google
    5

    The Co-operative Funeralcare were helpful, efficient and sympathetic. Everything went very smoothly and Vicky was there whenever I had a query.

    Chris Brown via Google
    a week ago
    5

    My Mum sadly passed away in April and we were fortunate enough to be able to arrange her funeral on what-would-have-been her 96th birthday. We wanted this to be a real celebratio…

    Adrian Lucas via Google
    5

    This is an amazing funeral director. The guidance and advice I received was outstanding from Gary from the initial contact to the actual burial of my brother. They were profession…

    Kathleen Purdy via Google