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.
Funeral directors in Scottish Borders
Our local funeral directors near Scottish Borders are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Serving the Scottish Borders area
Our funeral directors in the Scottish Borders can arrange a funeral at our own Houndwood Crematorium, which stands in the old church grounds near Eyemouth. However you choose to say goodbye, your family will be cared for with the same warmth. When you're ready, you'll sit down with us, talk a little about the person you've lost, and go through the choices one at a time. Our teams here are experienced and know this part of the Borders well. Speak to one of our funeral homes nearby and tell us what you have in mind.
You can also see our funeral directors in Hawick.
Arranging a funeral in Scottish Borders
How to register a death
How to register a death in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: the deadline, where to go, who can do it, what to take and the certificate you receive.
Our services
Funeral with a ceremony
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Included:Burial or cremation, with unlimited guests
- Included:A Basic coffin and hearse included, or the option to choose something more personal.
- Included:Care in our first class facilities
Funeral without a ceremony
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Included:Cremation only
- Included:A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin
- Included:Ashes returned in simple container
How much does a funeral cost?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. 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. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
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. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
Your local funeral director will be able to talk you through your options and give you an idea of costs.
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Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
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.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
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.
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.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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