After a Death in Scottish Borders | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Scottish Borders

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Thomas Brown & Sons Ltd logo

1. Thomas Brown & Sons Ltd

1.4 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1945
Jacqueline Brown Laura Brown Robbie Brown Robbie Brown

Meet Jacqueline, Jacqueline, Jacqueline +5

“The team at Thomas Brown are kind, caring and professional — they instil calmness and trust in families when they lose a loved one. They have cared for both of my parents with the utmost dignity.” — Dawn K.

“The team at Thomas Brown dealt with our tragedy with absolute grace, tact, kindness and constructive contribution. Even when presented with complicated requirements and needs, they worked with us to achieve an excellent outcome.” — Daniel S.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

2. Co-op Funeralcare

2.4 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Never an easy time arranging a funeral, however the service and support we received from the staff at Galashiels Co-op was excellent before, during and after.” — Paul A.

“Staff are very welcoming, respectful and patient. They take care of all the little details and make sure your loved one gets the send off they deserve.” — Kimberly P.

A and A Doyle Limited logo

3. A and A Doyle Limited

2.5 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Bruce Robertson Bruce Robertson Bruce Robertson June Meikle

Meet Allan, Allan, Allan +10

“Thank you so much for making an awful time that bit more bearable — incredible service, love and compassion. Cannot recommend them highly enough.” — Arlene R.

“If I could give more than 5 stars I really would. They are incredible, so personal and genuinely care — they are there for you even after, and we as a family cannot thank them enough for everything.” — Arlene R.

4. William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd

2.6 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“At the most hardest time of my life, they are amazing so kind an helpful highly recommend” — Chelsie M.

“At the most hardest time of my life, they are amazing so kind an helpful highly recommend” — Chelsie M.

5. William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd

4.9 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic service, comes highly recommended.” — Michael J.

“Through a very difficult time, they were very understanding and supportive.” — Adam B.

6. William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd

11.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Zoe Turnbull Funeral Directors logo

7. Zoe Turnbull Funeral Directors

11.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £2095

Independent family funeral directors in Jedburgh, offering personal, compassionate care across the Scottish Borders and beyond.

8. William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd

11.5 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“After my dad died last year the service I received and helpful staff that couldn't do enough to help through a tough time. Can't praise them enough.” — Brian D.

“After my dad died last year the service I recived and helpful staff that couldn’t do enough to help through a tough one Can’t praise them enough.” — brian d.

Kyle Bros Funeral Directors Ltd logo

9. Kyle Bros Funeral Directors Ltd

12.7 miles away

4.9
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Amanda Connor Amanda Connor Cathy Ross Cathy Ross

Meet Amanda, Amanda, Cathy +9

“Fergus helped arrange mum's funeral with sensitivity and dignity. As a family we had some specific requests which he accommodated for us.” — Victoria C.

“David Irvine and Lizzie Riding were very understanding and most helpful with their suggestions for arrangements, flowers and music. We had to arrange mostly by telephone due to work commitments in Glasgow. Couldn't be faulted.” — Bill G.

William Purves (Funeral Directors) Ltd logo

10. William Purves (Funeral Directors) Ltd

17.5 miles away

4.5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Special mention to Leslie Stewart and Emma Bertram for providing a super service. They made a hard time much easier for myself — very friendly, efficient and courteous throughout.” — Sharon T.

“Lesley was empathetic, considerate and went out of his way to help us with the arrangements we wanted at this difficult time. We were very pleased with the service given.” — Victoria M.

11. Herkes Funeral Directors

20.4 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.

“On the day of the service, their professionalism and respectful presence brought our family immense comfort.” — Jacquie H.

M and F Funeral Services logo

12. M and F Funeral Services

23.9 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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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