After a Death in South Lanarkshire | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

South Lanarkshire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

2.4 miles away

3.7
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Co-op Funeralcare in Larkhall provides compassionate, professional funeral services to families across Lanarkshire.

Henry Dorricott Funeral Service logo

2. Henry Dorricott Funeral Service

2.5 miles away

4.9
(37 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“All the staff were so kind and supportive but in particular Sandra who supported and guided us with all the arrangements in such a lovely way, and also Jen who supported us before and after the service — she was a breath of fresh air on a very difficult day.” — Vicki M.

“Fraser Stewart handled everything with absolute dignity, compassion, and professionalism. He made a very difficult time so much easier for our family, and we cannot thank him and his team enough.” — Gillian T.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. Co-op Funeralcare

4.0 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“So much help and information.” — Jean S.

“The care and service was outstanding. Very professional and friendly. They made the whole process easier for myself and the family from the start to finish.” — Karen M.

4. G McAllister Funeral Directors

4.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“First class business.” — Gerry M.

“From start to finish the service was excellent, helped steer us in the right direction, was made to feel relaxed and stress free throughout. Sara was excellent and Bronwyn too.” — Carol

Co-op Funeralcare logo

5. Co-op Funeralcare

4.1 miles away

4.6
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Staff put me at ease when discussing the funeral. I was kept informed throughout by emails, texts and calls. The funeral service was how I wanted it to be.” — Linda N.

“All the team went above and beyond what was expected of them. Special thanks to Nikki and the team for helping the family through this hard day.” — Graham M.

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6. Fosters Funeral Directors

4.2 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1675 Cremation from £750

“Sarah-Anne Mackle is very professional and has a very calming voice that will make you feel very comfortable. She made sure everything's well executed.” — Lorelei S.

“Sarah-Anne Mackle is very professional and has a very calming voice that will make you feel very comfortable.She made sure everything's well executed. Thank you Sarah.” — Lorelei S.

7. G McAllister Funeral Directors

4.3 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic listener, adviser and nothing was a bother — always a phone call or message away to answer any questions I had and checking up on how I was keeping.” — Scott M.

“We were treated with kindness and compassion at all times. On the day of Mum's funeral it was a comfort to know that Bronwyn and the team had everything organised so we didn't have to worry.” — Alison

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8. Motherwell Funeralcare

5.2 miles away

4.5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Never having arranged a funeral before we didn't know what to do but the staff at Co-op lead us every step of the way from start to finish. Fantastic service.” — David S.

“Nothing was a bother and Alison was friendly and courteous on every occasion. On the day of the funeral Mark made sure that everything ran smoothly.” — Eileen H.

Dundas Fyfe Funerals logo

9. Dundas Fyfe Funerals

5.5 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1695 Cremation from £900

“I couldn't have asked for more caring, loving people. The compassion they show is amazing.” — Linda R.

“During these hard times it was difficult for us but you went above and beyond to make this an easier process.” — Karen M.

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10. James Sherry Funeral Service

5.6 miles away

4.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A great service, so professional. Thanks for making such a sad time so organised and stress free.” — Kirsty G.

“Done everything I asked right to the last detail, making a very difficult time go as smoothly as possible. Thank you from myself and my family.” — Tracey M.

Henry Dorricott Funeral Service logo

11. Henry Dorricott Funeral Service

5.6 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff provided the family with support and a dignified ending to a much loved life. They advised and catered for all our requests.” — Roy C.

“Margaret helped us organise everything and made sure my dad's funeral went just as he and we would have wanted. Nothing was too much to ask, no matter how big or small the question or request was, she made it work.” — Cameron A.

Lesmahagow Funeralcare logo

12. Lesmahagow Funeralcare

5.6 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Lesmahagow Funeralcare provides compassionate, dignified funeral services to families in Lesmahagow and the surrounding Lanarkshire area.

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Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    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
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson 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

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell 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

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google