Porteous Family Funeral Directors

7 Bridge Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0LH
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About Us

Porteous Family Funeral Directors are one of the few remaining family-run, independent funeral directors in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Trusted and recommended, we put our families at the heart of everything we do. Our meticulous attention to detail, accompanied with our exemplary service and an understanding that only perfection will suffice, is what makes our company so unique when compared to other funeral directors.

We are proud to offer a range of funeral services to suit your budget so whatever your wishes, you can be sure in the knowledge that we will be there to guide and support you in creating exactly the funeral you or your loved one deserve.

There are now two generations of the Porteous family in the Company. Mark, his wife Yvonne and son Grant work with a dedicated team of staff, who between them have many years’ experience within the funeral profession.

Since opening our first funeral home in Juniper Green in 2006, our reputation has grown through personal recommendation and we now have a nu

Our Services

COVID-19 Measures

Video call appointments
Service live stream

Faith

Christian
Jewish
Muslim
Sikh
Hindu
Buddhist
Non-religious

Communities

Polish
Afro-Caribbean
Vietnamese
Chinese

Payment Options

Cash
Cheque
Card
Bank transfer
DWP support

Accessibility

In-house Chapel at Funeral Home
Wheelchair access
Accessible vehicles
Accessible toilet

Bereavement Support

SAIF Care
Information booklet
Access to bereavement councillor
Assistance finding support groups
Online grief chat

Eco-friendly Options

Biodegradable coffins
Biodegradable urns
Optional Embalming
Eco-friendly flowers
Natural burial
Literature

Our Location

Porteous Family Funeral Directors is located at 7 Bridge Road, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0LH

Trade Body Associations

Porteous Family Funeral Directors is a member of the following trade body association; ensuring they adhere to the highest standards set for independent funeral directors in the UK.
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