Find a funeral director in Dumfries

Find funeral directors in Dumfries

Are you arranging a funeral or direct cremation in Dumfries? On this page, you’ll find listings for independent local funeral directors in Dumfries, as well as familiar names such as Dignity. Live close by? Along with Dumfries funeral homes, we’ve included options for local towns like Lockerbie and Dalbeattie.

Plan a funeral in Dumfries

Dumfries caters to various kinds of religious and non-religious funerals. The town is home to several historic churches, a Kingdom Hall and a mosque. If your faith allows cremation, you could use the local crematorium chapel instead.

The nearest crematorium to Dumfries is Roucan Loch Crematorium, just north of Collin. It has a multi-faith chapel, meaning it caters to any kind of religious, non-religious or Humanist funeral. It also has a green cemetery, where burials take place in a wildflower meadow overlooking a loch.

There are at least 4 cemeteries in Dumfries and many more in surrounding villages.

Why compare Dumfries funeral directors?

The UK is home to thousands of funeral homes – and some are more affordable than others. That’s why it’s worth comparing several Dumfries funeral directors. This way, you’ll get a good idea of typical funeral costs in Dumfries. Once you know what’s on offer, you can make the best choice for your needs and budget.

Find a Dumfries crematorium

There’s a crematorium near Dumfries that serves a large part of Dumfries and Galloway:

• Roucan Loch Crematorium (privately-run)

The crematorium is about 3 miles east of the town. It has a modern chapel, a garden of remembrance and a woodland burial site.

Find a Dumfries cemetery or burial ground

If you want a burial, you can choose from at least 4 active cemeteries in Dumfries.

• Dumfries High Cemetery (council-run)
• St Andrews Cemetery (council-run)
• St Michael’s Churchyard and Cemetery (council-run)
• Troqueer Churchyard and Cemetery (council-run)

Below, we’ve listed a selection of burial grounds that are outside the town boundaries but very close by.

• Holywood Churchyard and Cemetery (council-run)
• Kirkmahoe Churchyard, Kirkton (council-run)
• Roucan Loch Crematorium (privately-run) – has a natural burial ground
• St Blanes Cemetery, Kirkton (council-run)
• Terregles Churchyard and Cemetery (council-run)
• Tinwald Churchyard and Cemetery (council-run)

To learn more about the Dumfries and Galloway council cemeteries, visit the council website.

Find a venue for a funeral tea in Dumfries

Some people hold a wake or funeral tea after the funeral. This is an informal get-together where people can share memories of the person who has died.

If you’re looking for somewhere to hold a funeral tea, here’s a few options for funeral wake venues in Dumfries.