Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Dumfries
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Dumfries takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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John Pagan & Son Funeral Directors, Dumfries
We are on the corner of Annan Road and Brooms Road at the roundabout.
- 104 Annan Road, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG1 3EQ
Call 24 hours a day:
01387 254016
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Dumfries
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Dumfries funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Dumfries
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 56 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
The family of the late Janette Elliot would like to thank staff for their help and professionalism throughout the whole process from start to finish and Tom on the day of the cremation and again his words of comfort at the interment of Janette’s ashes at cemetery it was all very much appreciated, thank you.
Don Palmer, 22 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Really professional and lovely family run business that makes the service feel reverent and complete.
A funeral is not the kind of thing you want to have to book, but if one is required, I would really recommend them.
They took time to listen and help me arrange things, at a very difficult time, and I much appreciated their attention and care for my mum
The venue that they used for the cremation was a beautiful nature reserve and felt like a lovely place to say good bye surrounded by the birds, animals and a small pich, and they even have tea and coffee for guests..
Mr T, 26 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Loosing my Mum was the worst thing in my life but seeing Tom & Karen with her was very comforting, they were so respectful to my Aunt and I and to my mum especially. I knew they would look after her well. They were also very supportive of me. My mum had chosen an unattended cremation but they went above and beyond putting things in with her I gave them.
I also have a funeral plan with them when my time comes and I know I will be in safe hands too. Thanks to everyone at John Pagan & Sons.
sharon wilde, 6 August 2026
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
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Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
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Advice and guidance
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What to do when someone dies
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Types of funeral
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Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.