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Funeral directors in Blairgowrie and Rattray

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Blairgowrie and Rattray (Blàr Ghobhraidh agus Raitear), Perth and Kinross, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Blairgowrie and Rattray, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Perth Crematorium, 13.5 miles away. Deaths in Blairgowrie and Rattray are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Blairgowrie and Rattray

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Blairgowrie and Rattray

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
David Scott0.1 miles£2,670£1,925
Strang & McLagan Funeral Directors13.7 miles£2,595£1,745
James McEwan13.9 miles£2,850£2,225
J & J Gray Funeral Directors16.6 miles£2,595£1,545

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Crematoria near Blairgowrie and Rattray

Cemeteries in and near Blairgowrie and Rattray

Natural & woodland burial near Blairgowrie and Rattray

Faith & cultural funerals in Blairgowrie and Rattray

Places of worship near Blairgowrie and Rattray — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (1 nearby)
  • St Columba's · 9.2 miles — Saint Mary's Road, Birnam, PH8 0BJ

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (1 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Blairgowrie and Rattray: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 24 on 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
  3. Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, and funeral directors must follow a statutory code of practice (since March 2025).

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Funeral costs in Blairgowrie and Rattray

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Blairgowrie and Rattray?
We list 1 funeral director based in Blairgowrie and Rattray, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Blairgowrie and Rattray?
The nearest crematorium to Blairgowrie and Rattray is Perth Crematorium, about 13.5 miles from the town centre. Dundee Crematorium (14.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Blairgowrie and Rattray?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. Perth and Kinross Council runs the local registration service. Book an appointment first — you’ll need the medical certificate of cause of death, which the doctor sends to the registrar.
How much does a funeral cost in Blairgowrie and Rattray?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Blairgowrie and Rattray is £2,595 (funeral director’s charges only) at Strang & McLagan Funeral Directors. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Perth and Kinross are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Blairgowrie and Rattray?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Blairgowrie and Rattray offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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