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

Midlothian

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Midlothian 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 Midlothian

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Herkes Funeral Directors

3.0 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“Their professionalism and respectful presence brought our family immense comfort. Every detail was handled flawlessly.” — Jacquie H.

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2. M and F Funeral Services

3.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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3. William Purves (Funeral Directors) Ltd

3.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Gregor was everything you would expect from such a quality brand. A true Funeral Director in every sense of the word helping to organise every detail of the service, cars, crematorium and even the post event celebration in the golf club. Nothing was too much trouble, including dealing with me and my ridiculous attention to detail!” — Neil L.

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4. Co-op Funeralcare

3.4 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I felt I could relax with their guidance and professionalism. Coop led the way from start to finish.” — Elaine J.

“So helpful, helped me through an awful time after losing my husband.” — Susan J.

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5. H and W Harkess

3.5 miles away

4.4
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Angela and Stuart are first class in every aspect of the care they give.” — George G.

“Everyone I dealt with showed deep respect and empathy. I was made comfortable at a very sad time to be able to make decisions about my husband's arrangements. They took very good care of him.” — Ann T.

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6. Scotmid Funerals

4.4 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1695 Cremation from £900

“First class treatment throughout, highly recommended, very professional.” — Dennis T.

“All employees involved were extremely sincere and comforting and helpful during this difficult time. We all did her proud ❤” — Yvonne L.

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7. William Purves (Funeral Directors) Ltd

4.4 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I wanted to know how we could save the plaque from his coffin and the woman was so helpful in calling to find out what happens with it and ordered us a replica so we have a keepsake with his name on it. I'll be forever grateful to William Purves both for the beautiful service and that extremely helpful gesture.” — Aimee D.

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8. Scotmid Funerals

4.4 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1695 Cremation from £900

“Scotmid Funerals in Penicuik took care of my mother's funeral arrangements and did a professional job from start to finish. Would highly recommend.” — Matrix

“Cannot thank the staff for the care and patience when they looked after my late husband. They were polite and respectful from arranging his funeral to the funeral itself.” — Hilary W.

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9. Fosters Family Funeral Directors

5.2 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She was just so kind, considerate and took her time - she made sure my dad had such a beautiful service. Everything was done beautifully.” — Claire C.

“Without them we couldn't of done what we did. We recommend them for such a wonderful service, how they managed it all from start to finish and the genuine care all round.” — Jack A.

10. Niddrie Funeralcare

5.3 miles away

4
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Could not ask for better support... Agnes was the women who helped me with my dads funeral gave great support before and after helping with arrangements.” — alanna m.

“Could not ask for better support... Agnes was the women who helped me with my dads funeral gave great support before and after helping with arrangements.” — alanna m.

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11. William Purves (Funeral Directors) Ltd

5.9 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“William Purves did everything with care, tact and professionalism during what was a difficult time for me.” — David G.

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12. H and W Harkess

6.2 miles away

4.4
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Robin was great to deal with and he ensured that everything went smoothly on the day of our father's funeral.” — Andy T.

“H & W Harkess were instrumental in providing my mother with a wonderful funeral. They looked after everything from start to finish in a most professional manner by taking on board all my worries leaving me free to grieve for my loss.” — David S.

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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