After a Death in Shetland Islands | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Shetland Islands

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Dunnetts Funeral Directors

144.8 miles away

4.5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A caring family Funeral Directors - Sinclair and everyone took time to explain the processes involved at a very difficult time.” — Calum M.

“We had a very hard and long stretch and they couldn't have been nicer, lovely caring people - thank you for all you have done.” — Fiona G.

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2. Dunnetts Funeral Directors

145.5 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Exceptional compassionate service with excellent attention to every detail.” — Shona H.

“Exceptional compassionate service with excellent attention to every detail.” — Shona H.

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3. Fraserburgh Funeral Services

183.7 miles away

4.8
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Absolutely professional and excellent customer service. Cannot recommend more.” — Mel T.

“The owner gave our family a huge comfort supporting with the whole arrangements when we were lost.” — Mel T.

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4. A D Walker Ltd

189.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“Thank you to Ruth at AB Walker for making it easy for us on a sad day, and AB Walker themselves for making mum's last day special. They are one of the best funeral directors and we can't praise them enough.” — Michelle G.

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5. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

192.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-run funeral directors and monumental masons in Buckie, Banffshire, offering 24/7 support and funeral planning services.

6. Robert Mackie Funeral Director

195.4 miles away

4.3
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I was most impressed both by Mr. Mackie's competence as well as by his Gentle-manliness.” — adegoke o.

“We can't give enough praise to Craig and his colleagues over a recent loss of a close family member. Their knowledge of advice took us to Baldarrock Crematorium where the excellent service continued.” — Gerard W.

7. Norman Will Funeral Directors Ltd

197.3 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything was done nice and easy with no stress. We were treated with the upmost respect and so was my beloved dad. Thank you so much.” — Jodie S.

“Perfect experience with Cameron at the helm. Everything was done nice and east with no stress. We were tested with the upmost respect and so was my beloved dad. Thank you so much” — Jodie S.

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8. W G Catto

199.4 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I honestly wish I could give more stars! Bob Proctor and his team treated me so well when I was sorting my grandad's funeral. I can't fault them at all!” — Laura C.

“The team take the utmost care and show a huge level of respect which is hugely comforting. If I required this service in the area this would always be the first place I would go without exception.” — Tracey M.

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9. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

201.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-run funeral directors and monumental masons in Keith, Banffshire, available 24/7 and offering Golden Charter funeral plans.

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10. George Burgess and Son

206.7 miles away

4.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Two words summarize the support that I and my family received: compassionate and professional.” — James G.

“Mr Schoen and his team were able to proverbially 'save the day' when issues arose, and I have no reservation in recommending them in a difficult time.” — James G.

11. W D Massie and Son

207.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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12. Frank S McLean and Son Ltd

209.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-run funeral directors and monumental masons in Aberlour, Banffshire, available 24/7 with professional, caring service.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google