John G Corse Funeral Home
11.8 milesOld Scapa Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1BB
Funeral directors in Stromness
Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Stromness, Orkney Islands, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.
There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Stromness. The nearest is John G Corse Funeral Home in Kirkwall, 11.8 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is Moray Crematorium (91.8 miles). Deaths are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.
Funeral directors in and near Stromness
Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .
John G. Corse Funeral Directors
12.3 milesFuneral Home Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1BB
Clair Harper Funeral Directors
37.0 miles8 MacArthur St, Wick, KW1 5AX
Alasdair Rhind Funeral Director
84.0 milesSutherland House, Bank Street, Tain, IV19 1AQ
Steven Thompson's Funeral Directors
85.8 milesLossiemouth, IV31 6LG
No funeral directors are listed within 10 miles, so we’re showing the nearest. Ask about coverage and mileage charges.
Crematoria near Stromness
Moray Crematorium
91.8 milesBuckie, AB56 5HQ
Standard cremation fee £1,300 (2026)
Inverness Crematorium
109.5 milesInverness, IV3 8JN
Standard cremation fee £1,041 (2026)
Cemeteries in and near Stromness
- Stromness Cemetery · 1.1 miles
- New cemetery · 5.7 miles
Faith & cultural funerals in Stromness
Places of worship near Stromness — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.
Church of England / Anglican churches (1 nearby)
- Saint Mary-the-Virgin · 0.1 miles — 21 Church Street, KW16 3BA
Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)
- Stromness Parish Church · under 0.1 miles — 115 Victoria Street, Stromness, KW16 3BU
Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →
Other churches (2 nearby)
- Stromness Church of Scotland · under 0.1 miles — 115 Victoria Street, Stromness, KW16 3BU
- Gospel Hall · 0.3 miles — 36 John Street, Stromness, KW16 3AD
Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller
When someone dies in Stromness: 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 Stromness
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 Stromness?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is John G Corse Funeral Home, 11.8 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 Stromness?
The nearest crematorium to Stromness is Moray Crematorium, about 91.8 miles from the town centre. Inverness Crematorium (109.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Stromness?
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 Stromness?
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 Stromness?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Stromness 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.
Funeral directors in nearby towns
- Kirkwall12.2 mi