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Funeral directors in Dunkeld

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Dunkeld (Dùn Chailleann), Perth and Kinross, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Dunkeld itself, and 1 funeral director within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Perth Crematorium, 11.4 miles away. Deaths in Dunkeld are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Dunkeld

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 Dunkeld

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 Scott9.5 miles£2,670£1,925
Strang & McLagan Funeral Directors13.0 miles£2,595£1,745
James McEwan13.1 miles£2,850£2,225
J & J Gray Funeral Directors24.3 miles£2,595£1,545

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Crematoria near Dunkeld

Cemeteries in and near Dunkeld

Natural & woodland burial near Dunkeld

Faith & cultural funerals in Dunkeld

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

Catholic churches (1 nearby)
  • St Columba's · 0.8 miles — Saint Mary's Road, Birnam, PH8 0BJ

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Church of England / Anglican churches (1 nearby)

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

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Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Dunkeld: 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 Dunkeld

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 Dunkeld?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Dunkeld, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 1 funeral director within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Dunkeld?
The nearest crematorium to Dunkeld is Perth Crematorium, about 11.4 miles from the town centre. Dundee Crematorium (22.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Dunkeld?
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 Dunkeld?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Dunkeld 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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