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Funeral directors in Scalloway

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Scalloway, Shetland Islands, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Scalloway town centre, and 1 funeral director within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Moray Crematorium, 183.3 miles away. Deaths in Scalloway are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Scalloway

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

Crematoria near Scalloway

Cemeteries in and near Scalloway

Faith & cultural funerals in Scalloway

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

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

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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 Scalloway: 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 Scalloway

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 Scalloway?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 1 funeral director within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Scalloway?
The nearest crematorium to Scalloway is Moray Crematorium, about 183.3 miles from the town centre.
How do I register a death in Scalloway?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. Shetland 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 Scalloway?
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 Shetland Islands are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Scalloway?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Scalloway 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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