Find a funeral director in Elgin

Find funeral directors in Elgin 

If you need to find a funeral director in Elgin we’re here to help. Elgin hosts several independent funeral directors like W G Catton and Watson Funeral Directors. With our directory you’ll also be able to compare a range of independent family-run funeral directors in Elgin and other nearby towns like Oakenhead and Kinloss.

Use our directory to easily compare funeral directors, so you can find the right one to help organise the send-off you want. 

Click here for more information about funeral regulations in Scotland. 

Planning a funeral in Elgin 

There aren’t any crematoriums in Elgin itself, but neighbouring Buckie is home to Moray Crematorium. There are 4 cemeteries located in Elgin. If you would prefer a natural burial lair, there's one located in Grantown-on-Spey, within an hour's drive. 

For religious services, the town has many Christian places of worship including Church of Scotland, Catholic, Methodist and Baptist churches. Elgin is also home to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

If you require a mosque or gurdwara, you’ll find them in the nearby city of Aberdeen. 

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

Why compare Elgin funeral directors? 

Funeral costs in Elgin 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 – so comparing options could help you save hundreds of pounds.

For instance, a direct cremation in Elgin 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 Elgin, our directory makes it easy to compare costs all in one place, so you can make an informed choice.

Find a crematorium in Elgin 

If you’re planning a cremation, there’s one main crematorium near Elgin: 

• Moray Crematorium, Buckie (Dignity) 

Find a cemetery or burial ground in Elgin 

There are 4 cemeteries in Elgin. The nearest natural burial ground (lair) is in Grantown-on-Spey: 

• Elgin Cemetery, Elgin 
• Burghead Cemetery, Elgin 
• Urquhart Cemetery, Elgin 
• Dellefuire Natural Burial – Grantown-on-Spey 

We recommend taking some time to look into the different cemeteries and crematoriums listed above before you make your choice. You can find more information through their websites or by reading independent reviews. This will help you to find the best option to meet your needs.