Funeral Directors
Thomas Brown & Sons - Melrose
East Port, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 9EE
Tel: 01896 822632
www.thomasbrownandsons.co.uk
Kyle Bros - Kelso
2 Maxwellheugh, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8AY
Tel: 01573 224660
www.kylebrothers.co.uk
A & A Doyle Ltd - Galashiels
10 Bank Street, Galashiels TD1 1EN
Tel: 01896 757779
www.doylefunerals.co.uk
Charles Mace Funerals - Berwick-Upon-Tweed
78 Castlegate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1JX
Tel: 01289 330099
charlesmaceandsonsfunerals.co.uk
David Hardie & Son - Galashiels
73 High Buckholmside, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 2HP
Tel: 01896 752465
www.davidhardie.co.uk
C R Low Funeral Directors - Selkirk
4-6 The Valley, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 4DQ
Tel: 01750 21259
www.crlowfuneraldirectors.co.uk
Co-Operative Funeral Services - Galashiels
79-81 Channel Street, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 1BN
Tel: 01896 752300
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Co-op Funeralcare - Tweedmouth
9 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Northumberland, TD15 2AA
Tel: 01289 307438
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John Abercrombie - Crookham
Holmlea 6 Crookham Village, Crookham, Northumberland, TD12 4SY
Tel: 01890 820346
P Grandison Funeral Director - Peebles
7 March Street, Peebles, Peeblesshire, EH45 8DF
Tel: 01721 720739
www.pgrandisonfuneral.com
Oliver & Sons Funeral Directors - Jedburgh
43 Bongate, Jedburgh TD8 6DT
Tel: 01835 862218
oliverandsons.co.uk
It is important not to use oasis blocks, plastic tray and wrappings, and to use flowers from sustainably managed sources. Flowers from your own garden are ideal. The florists we have featured below understand the importance of our natural ethos.
Florists
Flowers by Forster at Lily House
Using only locally grown flowers, using sustainable mechanics to make beautiful floral tributes. Lynsay can also incorporate flowers from your, or your loved one’s own garden.
Tel: 07863 888445
Email address: lynsayforster@gmail.com
Instagram: @flowersbyforster
Borders Eco Flowers
Sustainable cut flowers grown in the Scottish Borders.
The Moorhouse, Abbey St Bathans, Duns TD11 3RY
Tel: 07930 355561
www.bordersecoflowers.co.uk
Cherry Trees
Able to offer a wide range of homegrown flowers picked from their walled garden.
Yetholm, Kelso TD5 8BY
Tel: 01573 420660
Email: amanda@cherrytrees-kelso.co.uk
www.cherrytrees-kelso.co.uk/flowers-cutting-garden
The Flower Room Kelso
The Flower Room Kelso provides bespoke flowers for any occasion.
19 WoodMarket, Kelso TD5 7AT
Tel: 01573 223323
Email: info@kelsoflowers.co.uk
www.facebook.com/TheFlowerRoomKelso
Officiants
Sigrid Hunter
Sigrid is a professionally-trained civil celebrant living in the Scottish Borders. Sigrid will visit you at home, work with your chosen funeral director (or you if you’re not using one) and create a respectful and truly personal ceremony.
ceremoniesbysigrid.co.uk
Tel: 07736551413
Marjorie Russell
Marjorie is based in West Lothian and covers Edinburgh & Lothian, North & South Lanarkshire, Perthshire, Fife & Angus, Scottish Borders and Stirlingshire
Tel: 07855 413892
Email: marjorierussell@fuzeceremonies.co.uk
fuzeceremonies.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/marjorie-russell
Milqueya Collin
Milqueya believes that my own story allows her to have some degree of understanding of bereaved family’s experiences while telling the life story of their loved one.
Tel: 07772 311 065
Email: milqueya@borderceremonies.com
www.borderceremonies.com
Paul Heron
Paul conducts sensitive funeral ceremonies with memories well told at its heart, making for a fitting farewell and comfort for family and friends.
Tel: 07873 489 340
Website: www.independentcelebrants.com/celebrants/paul-heron/
Morag Cameron
Available to conduct funerals in the Scottish Borders Region, burials, cremations or green burial ceremonies.
Tel: 07740 780317
Email: mo@moragcameron.com
www.moragcameron.com/funerals
Amanda Withall
As your celebrant, we can create that magical, memorable ceremony anywhere, anytime.
Tel: 07929 030959
Email: amandawithall2014@gmail.com
www.amandawithallcelebrant.com/
Funeral Suppliers
Piper Grant Munro
Borders Bagpiper
Tel: 07912112661
Email: grant@bordersbagpiper.co.uk
www.bordersbagpiper.co.uk
Naturally Useful Coffins
Marcassie Farm, Rafford, near Forres, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2RH
Tel: 01309 675052 / 07926 809521
https://www.naturallyuseful.co.uk/coffins-and-urns
Norrie Smith - Piper
Bagpiper
Tel: 07986 914206
Stuart Robinson - Bagpiper
Bagpiper
Email: stuart.robinson@cba-qs.co.uk
All About Willow
Willow coffins and urns made in Scotland
Tel:01687 315005
Email: catherinefdavies@gmail.com
Website: all-about-willow.co.uk
Local venues
Smailholm Village Hall
Available to host a variety of events.
Smailholm Village Hall, Smailholm, Kelso, TD5 7PH
Tel: 01573 460254
www.smailholm-village.org.uk
Mellerstain House
Available to host a variety of events.
Mellerstain House, Gordon, Berwickshire, TD3 6LG
Tel: 01573 410225
Email: enquiries@mellerstain.com
www.mellerstain.com
Cross Keys Hotel
36-37 The Square, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7HL
Tel: 01573 223303
Email: reception@cross-keys-hotel.co.uk
www.cross-keys-hotel.co.uk
Cherry Trees
Yetholm, Kelso TD5 8BY
Tel: 01573 420660
Email: amanda@cherrytrees-kelso.co.uk
www.cherrytrees-kelso.co.uk
Ednam House
Bridge Street, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7HT
Tel: 01573 224168
Email: contact@ednamhouse.com
www.ednamhouse.com
The Roxburghe Hotel
Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8JZ
Tel: 01573 450331
Email: reception@roxburghe.net
www.roxburghe-hotel.com
The Wheatsheaf Hotel
Swinton, Berwickshire, TD11 3JJ
Tel: 01890 860257
Email: reception@eatdrinkstaywheatsheaf.com
eatdrinkstaywheatsheaf.com
The Gordon Arms
The Gordon Arms, Main Street, Gordon, TD3 6JW
Can accommodate wakes of up to 80 people.
Tel: 01573 410746
Email: info@thegordonarms.co.uk
thegordonarms.co.uk
www.facebook.com/GordonArmsBar
