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 Robbie Brown

Meet Jacqueline, Jacqueline, Jacqueline +3

“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
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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 one. 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.” — Sharon T.

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

11. Herkes Funeral Directors

20.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

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

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

    We recently used the services of D. Hollowell & Sons (The Oaks Funeral Home) for my dad's funeral. As soon as I met with Anthony I knew straight way that I wanted to use his servi…

    Rob Tierney via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Can honesly say this funaral directors go above and beoned they took great care of my late husband and did everything that was asked they are a amazing Highly recomend them thank…

    Simone Walker via Google
    5

    Just used them for our father's funeral which was slightly more bespoke than most and they helped us every step of the way to achieve our vision. No pressure. Let us do what we wa…

    stephen crocker via Google
    5

    We received an excellent and professional service from Greg & Anthony when we entrusted them with our Mum, The arrangements were excellent and they dealt with all the aspects of …

    Sue Hannan via Google
    5

    It's difficult to express how grateful me and my family are to Ian Hazel Funerals and in particular Luke, Tim and other staff. From the first phone call to the very end they were …

    Pip Smith via Google
    5

    Ballard and Shorthall Crawley recently took care of my mother’s funeral, Maureen Assanah. They had also looked after Dad in 2013. They are a brilliant team, and supported us every…

    S N via Google
    5

    Lewis is an exceptional funeral director. Professional, kind and compassionate throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was incredibly organised, guided us through ev…

    Afreen Cole via Google
    5

    There are no words or enough stars to describe how amazing and exceptional Nicholas O Haras services and Team are !! Right from the beginning of arranging a funeral plan with Anth…

    Pauline Kelly via Google
    5

    Right from the start to end of communication parkgrove have been so compassionate and thoughtful , they went out their way to accomodate any help or information we needed at the…

    Lindy Ross via Google
    5

    We have used Chadwick’s for our family funerals for years and mum wanted us to use them for her funeral too. They are always so respectful, helpful and compassionate and this time…

    June Pryce via Google