Thomas Marin Funeral Directors
0.3 miles62-64 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8JF
£2,795 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Orthodox Christian funeral directors & services in Edinburgh
We don’t yet list a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director near Edinburgh, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Orthodox Christian funeral. There are 2 Orthodox churches within 2 miles. Orthodox Christian funerals — Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Coptic, Ethiopian and others — are sung services held in church with an open coffin, incense and candles.
Funeral directors near Edinburgh
We haven’t identified a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director close to Edinburgh yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Orthodox Christian funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Orthodox Christian funerals? Tell us.
Scottish Muslim Funeral Services
0.5 miles28 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ
Muslim funerals
Scotmid Funeral Directors
1.0 mile88 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QF
Co-operative society
H & W Harkess Funeral Directors
1.0 mile77 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PP
Scotmid Funeral Directors
1.3 miles152 Duke Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8HU
Co-operative society
William Purves
1.4 miles106 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1BD
Orthodox churches near Edinburgh
A Orthodox church can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
You can also find more Orthodox Christian churches in Edinburgh on ChurchNearMe.
- Orthodox Church of St Andrew · 0.8 miles — 2 Meadow Lane, Edinburgh
- Orthodox Community of St Andrew · 1.7 miles · website
Orthodox Christian funerals: what to expect
| Burial or cremation | Burial — many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral if cremation is chosen |
|---|---|
| Service | Chanted funeral service, usually with an open coffin; mourners give a final farewell kiss |
| Memorials | Trisagion prayers and memorials with koliva on the 3rd, 9th and 40th days, and yearly |
Etiquette for guests
- What to wear: Dark, modest clothing. Women may cover their hair.
- What to say: “Memory eternal” (“Eonia i mnimi” in Greek; “Vechnaya pamyat” in Russian).
- Flowers: Flowers are welcome.
Practical steps in Edinburgh
- The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death.
- Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. How to register.
- Contact a funeral director and your Orthodox church — they can help arrange the key rites (Funeral service with open coffin; the last kiss).
- Book the cemetery — see local options.
Repatriating someone abroad for burial · Help paying for a funeral
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Orthodox church near Edinburgh?
The nearest Orthodox churches to Edinburgh include Orthodox Church of St Andrew (0.8 miles), Orthodox Community of St Andrew (1.7 miles).
Can Orthodox Christians be cremated?
The Orthodox Church traditionally requires burial, and many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral where cremation has been chosen. Speak to the parish priest.
Orthodox Christian funeral services in nearby towns
- Glasgow42 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne92 mi
- Sunderland101 mi
- Durham103 mi
- Belfast143 mi
- Preston153 mi
- Bradford160 mi
- Leeds163 mi
- Manchester175 mi
- Liverpool176 mi