James Scott Funeral Directors

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James Scott Funeral Directors

7 Bridge Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 6AA

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James Scott Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.

James Scott Funeral Directors is here to help you at this difficult time. Like the many Edinburgh families we have supported in the past, you will receive our full support from the moment you get in touch. We'll give you advice and guidance at every step, doing everything we can to ensure that together, we plan the perfect funeral service for your loved one.You can expect our dedicated team of professionals at James Scott Funeral Directors to assist you with every aspect of the day. We have extensive knowledge and expertise and can arrange and coordinate any kind of funeral service.Our Funeral Directors in Edinburgh is easy to access from the surrounding areas including Fisherrow, Pinkie, Inveresk and Stoneybank. We also have a funeral directors in Portobello.You'll never find us more than a phone call away, and you can reach us 24 hours a day by calling 0131 665 6925. We are funeral directors that you can rely on. Help and guidance at every step of the way - Tailored arrangements that meet your family's needs - A wide range of local knowledge and expertise - Cremations or burials at any local crematorium or burial site - Funeral services for all faiths and cultures - Visiting the deceased in our chapel of rest - A variety of hearses and other funerary vehicles - Memorial masonry and bespoke tributes - Prepaid funeral plans

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Prices and Packages

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.

ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

£ 2,495.00

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements	£662.00
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care	£239.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities.	£942.00
Providing a suitable coffin	£250.00
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer)	£5.00
At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle	£397.00

UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only)	POA
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)²	£1,195.00

FEES YOU MUST PAY

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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.¹ In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees.	£950.00
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.² In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:	£902.00

ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile)	£2.25
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer)	£225.00
Collection and delivery of ashes	POA
Embalming	£150.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.)	POA
Limousine	POA

The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.

1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.

2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.

Prices correct as from 28/08/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.