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Funeral directors in Kirkwall

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Kirkwall (Bàgh na h-Eaglaise), Orkney Islands, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Kirkwall, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Moray Crematorium, 92.6 miles away. Deaths in Kirkwall are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Kirkwall

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Directory data refreshed .

Crematoria near Kirkwall

Cemeteries in and near Kirkwall

Faith & cultural funerals in Kirkwall

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

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Kirkwall: find a church in Kirkwall for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Kirkwall: 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).

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Kirkwall

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 (published 7 January 2026 by SunLife, an insurer that also sells funeral plans). 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 Kirkwall?
We list 1 funeral director based in Kirkwall, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Kirkwall?
The nearest crematorium to Kirkwall is Moray Crematorium, about 92.6 miles from the town centre. Inverness Crematorium (115.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Kirkwall?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. Orkney Islands 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 Kirkwall?
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 Orkney Islands are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Kirkwall?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Kirkwall 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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