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

“Paul and his team did a truly great job with my granny's funeral - so professional and provided such care and attention to our needs.” — Anne L.

“The professionalism that Paul and Gail gave our family on the loss of our dad was exceptional from start to finish.” — Linda P.

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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
(9 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

4.8
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The thought and care and respect for the whole process was outstanding.” — Elizabeth G.

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

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“With their confident quiet guidance, it let me concentrate on the saying goodbye to my parents without having to think of what next step and who to organise next.” — Jenny L.

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    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

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    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

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    5

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    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google
    5

    Just like to say again a BIG thank you for your service,. From the day we stepped into D A Lindsay & sons Funeral directors, we felt at ease going though the process of sending mu…

    Peter Hoyte via Google
    5

    After the loss of our daughter Mona, born sleeping at 18 weeks, Dan, Paul and the team at LDC cared for her and for us with such kindness, respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s…

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