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Funeral directors in Buckie

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Buckie (Bucaidh), Moray, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Buckie, and 1 funeral director within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Moray Crematorium, 3.0 miles away. Deaths in Buckie are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Buckie

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

Compare funeral director prices near Buckie

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
Joe Dawsons Funeral Home (price list 2024)0.2 miles£2,701—
Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors24.4 miles£3,195—

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Crematoria near Buckie

Cemeteries in and near Buckie

Faith & cultural funerals in Buckie

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

Catholic churches (5 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (3 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Buckie: find a church in Buckie for a funeral service

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When someone dies in Buckie: 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 Buckie

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 Buckie?
We list 1 funeral director based in Buckie, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 1 funeral director within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Buckie?
The nearest crematorium to Buckie is Moray Crematorium, about 3.0 miles from the town centre.
How do I register a death in Buckie?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. Moray 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 Buckie?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Buckie is £3,195 (funeral director’s charges only) at Tom Ross and Sons Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,300 at Moray Crematorium. 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 Moray are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Buckie?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Buckie 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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