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

“I had never organised a funeral before so was very grateful for all the help provided. Would not hesitate to recommend.” — Lynda F.

“Many thanks to Jim and his team, they made a difficult day much easier. Great people to deal with and very happy to recommend them.” — Levy M.

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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 Andrew Wheeler

Meet Alan, Andrew, Andrew +49

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 +39

“The team are very professional and they delivered a quality service for our family. Thank you again for being so thoughtful and caring.” — Simon K.

“Professional and helpful staff, who can't do enough to help. Our family have always used John Frasers — excellent service from start to finish.” — Karren C.

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4. D Chisholm and Sons

23.8 miles away

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

Meet Andrew, Andrew, Andrew +41

“They were so professional and caring. Their facilities are beautiful as well.” — Louise M.

“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

“All details were attended to, and I couldn't have wished for a more perfect send off for Tom.” — Patricia 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

4.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very helpful and understanding. A pleasure dealing with Muriel.” — Smile I.

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

7. John McLellan and Company Ltd

59.1 miles away

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

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“No request was a problem for them and we got to give my dad the funeral he would have wanted. Thank you for your love, care and support not only to my dad but to myself and all our family.” — Lisa M.

“No request was too much and they carried out everything with exceptional dignity. I have never seen so much attention to every detail throughout their care.” — Linda S.

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8. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

59.4 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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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
(2 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

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google