Donald McDonald
25.9 milesLochgilphead, PA31 8JH
Funeral directors in Oban
Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Oban (An t-Òban), Argyll and Bute, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.
There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Oban. The nearest is Donald McDonald in Lochgilphead, 25.9 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is Greenock Crematorium (41.7 miles). Deaths are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.
Funeral directors in and near Oban
Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .
John McLellan Funeral Directors
31.3 milesDudley Road, Fort William, PH33 6AU
£2,495 attended funeral from their price list
Mike McFall Funeral Directors
32.0 milesMontrose Avenue, Inverlochy, PH33 6NB
Greenlees & Son Funeral Directors
32.6 milesKilmallie Rd, Fort William, PH33 7AR
Caladh Funeral Services
37.9 milesDunoon, PA23 8HF
£2,595 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
No funeral directors are listed within 10 miles, so we’re showing the nearest. Ask about coverage and mileage charges.
Compare funeral director prices near Oban
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 director | Distance | Attended funeral | Direct cremation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McLellan Funeral Directors | 31.3 miles | £2,495 | — |
| Caladh Funeral Services | 37.9 miles | £2,595 | £1,545 |
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Crematoria near Oban
Greenock Crematorium
41.7 milesGreenock, PA16 8UG
Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery
43.1 milesPort Glasgow, G82 5HQ
Standard cremation fee £1,096 (2026/27)
Cemeteries in and near Oban
- Pennyfuir Cemetery · 1.2 miles
- Kilninver Burial Ground · 5.0 miles
- Kilpatrick Cemetery · 7.8 miles
Natural & woodland burial near Oban
Killearn Woodland Burial Ground
48.7 milesMilngavie, G63 9NT
Faith & cultural funerals in Oban
Places of worship near Oban — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.
Catholic churches (2 nearby)
- St Columba's Cathedral · 0.6 miles
- Church of the Visitation · 9.2 miles — The Visitation, Taynuilt, PA35 1JQ
Church of England / Anglican churches (1 nearby)
- St John's Cathedral · 0.3 miles
Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (4 nearby)
- Oban Free High Church · 0.1 miles
- Oban Congregational Church · 0.2 miles
- Oban Parish Church · 0.2 miles
- Dunbeg Parish Church · 2.5 miles
Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →
Baptist churches (1 nearby)
- Oban Baptist Church · 0.2 miles
Also useful in Oban: find a church in Oban for a funeral service
Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller
When someone dies in Oban: what to do
- 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.
- Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
- Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. Find how to book.
- 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.
- 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).
Funeral costs in Oban
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 Oban?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is Donald McDonald, 25.9 miles away. Funeral directors regularly travel to cover remote areas, so ask about their coverage and any mileage charge.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Oban?
The nearest crematorium to Oban is Greenock Crematorium, about 41.7 miles from the town centre. Cardross Crematorium and Cemetery (43.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Oban?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. Argyll and Bute 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 Oban?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Oban is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only) at John McLellan 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 Argyll and Bute are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Oban?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Oban 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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