Abercorn Funeral Services, Edinburgh City
An independent Funeral Director based in Edinburgh, serving the city of Edinburgh, the surrounding communities and the wider Lothians.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
Funeral arrangements
- Home visit
- 24 hour telephone support
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
- Hearse
- Limousine
- Horse-drawn hearse
- Bespoke vehicle
- Coffin
- Personalised coffin
- Casket
- Headstone / Plaque
- Urn
- Memorial jewellery
- Floral tributes
- Charitable donations
- Newspaper announcement
- Online obituary
- Memorial book
- Order of service sheets
- Music
- Video tribute
- Funeral webcasting
- Catering
- Dove release
- Balloon release
- Fireworks
Types of funeral
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Green funeral
- Direct cremation
- Burial at sea
- Non-religious funeral
- Anglican funeral
- Roman Catholic funeral
- Muslim funeral
- Jewish funeral
- Sikh funeral
- Hindu funeral
- Buddhist funeral
- Children’s funeral
Financial arrangements
- Financial advice
- Wills & probate
- Pre-paid funeral plan
Additional services
- Repatriation
- Bereavement counselling
- List of mourners
About Us
Abercorn Funeral Directors, Edinburgh City, provides compassionate, independent funeral services for families across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Based at Piersfield Terrace, the experienced team is dedicated to delivering personalised funeral care with honesty, dignity and genuine compassion, helping families navigate one of life's most difficult times with confidence and support.
Established in 2022 by funeral professionals Tom Osborne and Marie DeMarco, Abercorn Funeral Services was founded with a simple vision: to provide families with a caring, independent alternative where every person is treated with the respect they deserve. Together, the team brings more than 85 years of combined experience in the funeral profession, offering trusted guidance while ensuring every funeral reflects the wishes, values and life of the individual being remembered.
Conveniently located at 204 Piersfield Terrace, the Edinburgh City funeral home serves families throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. The welcoming premises provide a comfortable environment where families can discuss funeral arrangements in complete confidence while receiving honest advice tailored to their individual needs. Abercorn's Edinburgh City funeral home is supported by a close-knit team of experienced funeral professionals who are passionate about delivering the highest standards of care.
Founder Tom Osborne has worked within the funeral profession for more than 27 years, building extensive experience in funeral arranging, directing and management. His commitment to treating every family with kindness and respect forms the foundation of Abercorn's approach.
Co-founder Marie DeMarco brings many years of experience as a senior funeral arranger and is dedicated to ensuring every family feels supported from their very first contact. She believes every loved one should receive exactly the same level of care and dignity, regardless of the funeral service selected.
The wider team includes experienced Funeral Arrangers Elaine Carr and Doreen Hamilton, whose backgrounds in funeral care and customer support enable them to provide compassionate guidance, practical advice and reassurance throughout the funeral planning process.
As an independent funeral director in Edinburgh, Abercorn believes every funeral should be as unique as the person it honours. Whether arranging a traditional funeral, a celebration of life, a direct cremation or a bespoke service, families receive clear advice, transparent pricing and personal support throughout every stage of the arrangements.
Unlike larger corporate funeral providers, the team takes the time to listen carefully to each family's wishes, helping them make informed decisions without pressure. Every loved one entrusted to Abercorn's care receives the same exceptional standard of dignity, respect and attention, regardless of the type of funeral chosen.
Abercorn offers a full range of funeral services, including traditional funerals, bespoke celebrations of life, direct cremations, burial services, memorials and prepaid funeral planning. Every service is delivered with professionalism, compassion and meticulous attention to detail.
These three values remain at the heart of everything Abercorn Funeral Directors does. The team understands that arranging a funeral can feel overwhelming, which is why they are committed to providing clear communication, transparent pricing and unwavering support before, during and after the funeral.
By combining decades of professional experience with a genuinely personal approach, Abercorn Funeral Directors, Edinburgh City, has earned a reputation for providing compassionate funeral services that place families and their loved ones at the centre of everything they do.
Call Abercorn of Edinburgh City today to discuss future plans, engage their services for an at-need funeral or simply make enquiries.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the compassionate and attentive approach they received throughout the funeral arrangements, describing staff as patient, respectful and willing to listen carefully to their wishes and answer questions without judgment.
Families consistently mention the guidance provided during planning and on the day itself, noting how the team handled every detail and made the funeral service itself run smoothly, allowing them to focus on saying goodbye.
Several families highlight the quality of communication from the initial phone call onwards, including aftercare support, and appreciate how staff explained procedures clearly and kept them informed at each stage of the process.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Professional Standards
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Latest Verified Reviews
Lorraine Whalen 24th Sep 2026
Cannot fault this company. Especially Marie and Holly who went over and above in their treatment of myself and my family and made a distressing time much easier with their kindness and support through the whole process from start to finish.
Jacqueline Thomson 25th Aug 2026
Friendly and professional staff, who if I needed to ask any questions i felt at ease in doing so.
Lorna Dudley 3rd Aug 2026
From start to finish, the care, compassion and professionalism I received was outstanding. They guided me gently through every step, listened carefully to my wishes, and handled everything with such kindness, dignity and attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble, and they made a difficult time feel a little easier. I am so grateful for the respectful, thoughtful way they cared for my father. Highly recommended, from the heart.