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 June Meikle June Meikle

Meet Allan, Allan, Awdri +5

“From our first to our last contact, the professionalism, empathy, care and support was beyond first class — making a very stressful time so much easier.” — Kirsty S.

“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

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

“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.

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

    A big Thank you to Denise and Her team!! They really Helped to organise and support us through the hard times Of a close loved ones funeral plans. They cared Deeply and made sure…

    Hadesri R via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Highly recommend Adkinson. From the moment we enquired we knew they were who we’d choose to do my husband’s funeral. Professional, kind & helpful, from the lady on reception thro…

    Janet Boot via Google
    5

    All of the team at the Widnes / Haydock branches were extremely kind and supportive throughout the process, but I would like to give a special mention to Katie who guided us throu…

    Fat Ned via Google
    5

    Kerry at the Dukinfield office was very good at easing the burden in my time of need and advising myself and my son & daughter in choosing what was required for the funeral. Lisa,…

    John Pitman via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    5

    We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Helen for all her kindness, care and support during such a difficult time for our family. As Ukrainians, we have very different f…

    Kateryna Kurasova via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Superb service - a warm, personable, reassuring and wholly empathetic reception from initial point of contact through to conclusion - cannot be faulted. Most highly recommended.

    Roger Collings via Google
    5

    Absolutely worry free funeral service for my Dad from John Hogg Funeral Directors. I cant thank them enough, especially Stuart, who made sure everything ran smoothly, was always c…

    Roni Taggart via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    From the moment I walked through the door the staff at Coopers, Lewes, made me feel at ease and supported. At a difficult time, Anastasia, the manager and her colleagues, Angela …

    Maureen Boynton via Google