After a Death in Perth and Kinross | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Perth and Kinross

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Fosters Family Funeral Directors logo

1. Fosters Family Funeral Directors

8.2 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lynne was excellent from the moment we went through the door. She listened to us, was caring, kind and compassionate. Lynne is an asset to Fosters and I cannot recommend her enough. Keep doing what you do best.” — Anne W.

“Right from the first phone call to a phone call after the funeral, her professional approach and compassion put us at ease. Myself and both my brothers came out with a smile. A massive thank you Lynne for all you done for us.” — alan w.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

8.5 miles away

4.7
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It was a very clear and easy process with just enough heart and support.” — Tracy B.

“Caroline was absolutely kind, caring and very professional. Thank you very much to Caroline, Michael and Billy.” — Jennifer R.

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3. Strang and McLagan

8.6 miles away

3.8
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The team at Strang and McLagan were thoughtful, respectful and professional throughout the process. They showed kindness and support, which made things much easier.” — Michael H.

“The whole experience was managed from the initial meeting to the day of the funeral and beyond. The staff went out of their way to meet our requirements.” — Chris

4. James McEwan and Son

8.6 miles away

4.8
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“You were SO respectful, helpful, obliging and professional… we appreciate it so much.” — Catherine O.

“Brian was sensitive, helpful, supportive and tactful and every step of the process felt organised, planned and prepared. Communication was frequent and detailed from start to finish, and the delivery of the service itself was just perfect.” — Greig R.

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5. Andrew Gauld Independent Funeral Director Ltd

12.3 miles away

5
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Andrew has dealt with a few of our family funeral arrangements. Highly recommend to anyone in their time of grieving, if you're needing a personal touch and 5 star service.” — Dan W.

“Andy was amazing. Dealt with my father's funeral in the most professional manner. Kept me well updated on the process, and him and his team were kind and accommodating in our time of grief.” — King R.

6. W. McNaughton Funeral Directors

13.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Caring and compassionate service from genuine, helpful staff who go the extra mile to ensure families and loved ones are looked after properly.” — Lynne M.

“Caring and compassionate service from genuine, helpful staff who go the extra mile to ensure families and loved ones are looked after properly.” — Lynne M.

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7. Sturrock Comb and Davidson

22.0 miles away

4.3
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1395
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“This really is an exceptional firm; professional, committed, sympathetic and respectful.” — Mr G.

“Kay and the staff at South Road took care of everything and guided myself and the family through the traumatic event. Please put yourself in their hands for complete peace of mind.” — Brian S.

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8. James Ashton & Edward McHugh

22.2 miles away

4.8
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1380 Cremation from £450

“Everyone at the service said that it was such a beautiful celebration of mums life. You made everything so much easier than we thought it would be.” — Patricia M.

“Your staff at all times, especially Colin, were so respectful and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was explained. We approached the funeral planning with some trepidation having never had to organise one before, but you made everything so easy to negotiate.” — Mark V.

9. Sturrock Comb and Davidson

23.0 miles away

4.3
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional, committed, sympathetic and respectful. This really is an exceptional firm.” — Mr G.

“Kay and the staff at South Road took care of everything and guided myself and the family through the traumatic event. Please put yourself in their hands for complete peace of mind.” — Brian S.

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10. J and J Gray

23.5 miles away

4.9
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She showed kindness, compassion and complete professionalism in her dealings with me. I was keen that she supported me at my relative's funeral and despite it not being her usual location she was happy to do so.” — Alison S.

“Edna made my overall experience with mum's funeral easier to cope with and she made herself readily available when I needed her. A very sensitive, caring and supportive woman and her help was very much appreciated.” — Sharon D.

11. James L Wallace

23.5 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We found William Purves to be exceptional in the process of organising my relative's funeral.” — Karl T.

“Very caring and professional team, they took excellent care of my husband.” — Lynsey U.

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12. Edward McHugh

23.7 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1380 Cremation from £450

“Appreciated everything you did. Would definitely recommend this company to help at a very sensitive time.” — Gavin

“Lost my mother — from start to end these people were fantastic, very professional and also caring.” — The S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    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
    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

    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

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google