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Funeral directors in Perth

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

There are 6 funeral directors based in Perth, and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Perth Crematorium, 2.1 miles away. Deaths in Perth are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Perth

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Perth

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
James McEwan0.2 miles£2,850£2,225
Strang & McLagan Funeral Directors0.4 miles£2,595£1,745
David Scott13.9 miles£2,670£1,925
Callum Robertson Funeral Directors15.8 miles£3,050£2,000
Benarty Funeral Directors16.3 miles—£1,850
Benarty Funeral Directors17.1 miles—£1,850
J & J Gray Funeral Directors17.7 miles£2,595£1,545

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Crematoria near Perth

Cemeteries in and near Perth

Natural & woodland burial near Perth

Faith & cultural funerals in Perth

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (2 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Perth: find a church in Perth for a funeral service · prayer times in Perth for janazah

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When someone dies in Perth: 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 Perth

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 Perth?
We list 6 funeral directors based in Perth, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Perth?
The nearest crematorium to Perth is Perth Crematorium, about 2.1 miles from the city centre. Dundee Crematorium (17.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Perth?
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 Perth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Perth 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.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Perth?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Perth, catholic funerals in Perth, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Perth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Perth 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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