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Funeral directors in Dumfries

Our local funeral directors in Dumfries are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

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Serving the Dumfries area

Our funeral directors in Dumfries are on the corner of Annan Road and Brooms Road, by the roundabout. It is often the smallest things that bring the most comfort: a piece of music they loved, flowers cut from their own garden. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Dumfries and tell us what you have in mind.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Dumfries or an unattended funeral in Dumfries, and help you choose memorials in Dumfries when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Dumfries & Galloway.

Serving the Dumfries area

John Pagan & Son Funeral Directors, Dumfries

We are on the corner of Annan Road and Brooms Road at the roundabout.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,943

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,248
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,943

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

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Trusted by families in Dumfries

Rated 5 / 5 based on 48 reviews.

Rated 5/5

Couldn't have made me more at easeduring a very difficult time.

Highly recommend using John Pagan& son

Gillian Tweedie, 2 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Very happy with the service.

Eddie (Mgtow swordsman), 1 February 2026

Rated 5/5

I cannot thank Pagans enough,from the very time we sorted our funeral with Billie to when my husband passed away recently,Pagans are without doubt Simply The Best.The ladies who came to collect my husband were amazin,so kind+respectful,they had Dignity on their coats+they definatly delivered Dignity to my husband,myself+our family.Neither me or our family will ever forget anyone at Pagans+thankyou Tom

Sandra McGovern, 23 January 2026

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