Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Isle of Skye
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Isle of Skye takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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M & D MacLeod Funeral Directors, Portree
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- Dunvegan Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9HH
Call 24 hours a day:
01478 612798
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Isle of Skye
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Isle of Skye funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,745
- 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
- £1,745
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Isle of Skye
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.94 / 5 based on 17 reviews.
Rated 4/5
MacLeod’s provided a very good and personal service. They were helpful and reassuring throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend them.
Ms Caroline B., 14 February 2023
Rated 5/5
When you have to deal with the loss of a loved, funeral arrangements can seem daunting. The staff were professional and compassionate, while at time organised my dad's funeral without a hitch. Thank you for all your help.
Mrs Jackie S., 10 December 2022
Rated 5/5
Everything was really well planned, and nothing left to chance. The staff were all very knowledgeable and informative and knew exactly how to carry out our every wish. Very good service.
Mr Lachlan B., 8 September 2022
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
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
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
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
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
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.