Find a funeral director in Argyll and Bute

Find funeral directors in Argyll and Bute

Are you planning a funeral in Argyll and Bute? We’re here to help organise the send-off that feels right for you. With our directory, you can find and compare funeral directors.

From independent funeral homes to nationwide names like Co-op Funeralcare, you can browse your options before making the best choice for you.

Our listings cover the whole of Argyll and Bute from Oban, Tobermory, Appin, Dunoon and more.

Planning a funeral in Argyll and Bute

You’ve got a wide range of options if you’re planning a funeral in Argyll and Bute. There's one crematorium in the county along with several cemeteries, including natural burial sites.

For religious services, you’ll find plenty of churches and cathedrals across Argyll and Bute.

In Oban, there is a Scottish Episcopal Cathedral.

For other places of worship such as a mosque or a synagogue, you will need to drive up to 2-hours out of the county.

Your local funeral director will be able to offer more detail, using their local knowledge and expertise in planning funerals in Argyll and Bute.

Not sure where to start with planning a funeral? Use our step-by-step guide to arranging a funeral.

Why compare Argyll and Bute funeral directors?

Funeral costs in Argyll and Bute vary depending on the type of service when it takes place and the funeral director you choose. In fact, funeral directors’ fees typically make up around one-third of the cost of a funeral. That’s why comparing options could help you to save hundreds of pounds.

For instance, a direct cremation in Argyll and Bute will cost a lot less than a large celebration of life. That’s why it’s important to compare prices.

If you want to plan an affordable funeral in Argyll and Bute, our directory makes it easy to compare costs all in one place.

Find a crematorium in Argyll and Bute

If you’re planning a cremation, you can choose from there is one crematorium in Argyll and Bute:

• Cardross Cemetery and Crematorium, Dumbarton (council-run)

Find a cemetery or burial ground in Argyll and Bute

For burials, these are some of the Argyll and Bute cemeteries and burial grounds you can choose from:

• Achnabreac Cemetery, Lochgilphead
• Cardross Cemetery
• Carrick Cemetery, Tarbert
• Helensburgh Cemetery
• Kilkerran Cemetery, Campbelltown
• Pennyfuir Cemetery, Oban – has a woodland burial ground
• Rothesay Cemetery

For more details on the council-run cemeteries, head to the Argyll and Bute Council website.

Find funeral wake venues in Argyll and Bute

You may choose to host the wake at home. Alternatively, for a larger venue, you may wish to use a local pub or community centre. Your funeral director will be able to talk to you about your options.

Click here for more uplifting wake ideas.