H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton

Name: H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton
Address: 12 Drum Street, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 8QH, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0131 381 0112
Rating: 5

99 reviews

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0131 381 0112

Standard Simple Funeral

Service includes:

This is what Co-op Funeralcare offer as part of their Simple Funeral:

They will remove your loved one from their place of death into their care within a 50 mile radius
If death occurs out of normal working hours, at home or in a care home, they will remove your loved one into their care, out of hours, at no extra cost
They will prepare, care for and dress your loved one in a gown to match the interior of their Basic Coffin
Your loved one will rest in their mortuary facility, or if required, a private rest room in their funeral home
You’ll be able to visit your loved one during normal working hours at no additional charge
They will transport your loved one from the funeral home to the crematorium or burial site in a ceremonial vehicle of their choice
On the day of the funeral, a wheeled bier will be used or the family can bear the coffin
They will make all necessary arrangements for a dignified funeral
Your funeral director will be there at the funeral to support and guide you through the funeral

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H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Gilmerton and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Karen McEwan 5th Apr 2022

Apart from a couple of hiccups overall service was good.

Daniel Chambers 29th Mar 2022

The funeral arrangements were handled well and the staff were all very helpful.

John Panton 21st Mar 2022

I would like to thank Harkness Funeral care for wonderful customer care in relation to my recent bereavement. From Angela in the office to the actual funeral being taken by Cammy it was what Robin would have wanted .

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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

Location

12 Drum Street
Gilmerton
Edinburgh
EH17 8QH

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Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

Call: 0131 381 0112

About Us

H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Edinburgh. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Gilmerton funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Gilmerton, H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton in Edinburgh is open from Mon - Thur 08:45 - 17:00, Fri 09:00 - 16:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

4 Karen McEwan 5th Apr 2022

Apart from a couple of hiccups overall service was good.
5 Daniel Chambers 29th Mar 2022

The funeral arrangements were handled well and the staff were all very helpful.
5 John Panton 21st Mar 2022

I would like to thank Harkness Funeral care for wonderful customer care in relation to my recent bereavement. From Angela in the office to the actual funeral being taken by Cammy it was what Robin would have wanted .
1 James Kershaw 7th Mar 2022

Very professional and friendly people,
5 Eileen Rudden 21st Feb 2022

Couldn't fault this service
5 Stephen Ness 7th Feb 2022

Staff where supportive and helpful throughout process & supplied a service full of dignity & respect for my beloved Mothers funeral. Many, many thanks.
5 Mary Alexander 6th Feb 2022

Very good
5 Tom Crooks 18th Jan 2022

Excellent service from start to finish. Always happy to answer any question no matter how trivial.
5 John Waugh 17th Jan 2022

Superb service from enquiry to end. Massive thanks to Angela & Stewart / Stuart. Could not have coped without their help.
5 Kevin Brough 17th Jan 2022

Absolutely fantastic service, really hard time losing a love one during Covid , Angela at the Gilmerton branch was superb, always there for us and kept us informed, thanks really appreciated, Kevin Brough
5 Thomas Tuff 17th Jan 2022

H&W Harkess were very supportive and kept us informed every step of the way,very professional .
5 Mary Howden 12th Jan 2022

Angela, Stuart and team were excellent. A compassionate and excellent service, with good advice and guidance, which saw us through a difficult time. I have no hesitation in highly recommending them.
5 Kathleen Page 7th Dec 2021

Angela one of the staff at Harkess accompanied us throughout the time of arranging our funeral with sensitivity, she could not have been more helpful and accommodating, ensuring the funeral met the family's wishes in everyway.
5 George Jeffrey 29th Nov 2021

Excellent job could not fault them
5 William Fraser 22nd Nov 2021

From start to finish the service we received for my wife’s funeral was very good
5 Margaret McFerrin 9th Aug 2021

Very professional, made us feel at ease.when organising my big brothers funeral.helping us decide on certain things that we weren't sure on what we wanted regarding coffins flowers ect.
5 Donald McLaughlan 2nd Aug 2021

Arranged everything and the day went very smoothly.
A job very well done.
5 Christopher Duffy 30th Jul 2021

After not having a clue where to start with a funeral, they were so helpful and can’t thank them enough for the lovely service for my mum
5 Duncan Calder 12th Jul 2021

Could not fault this company from beginning to end everything was dealt with dignity professionalism and care. So happy we chose them.
5 Yvonne Orr 25th Jun 2021

Very professional friendly and helpful from start of planning process and throughout .Always very helpful when I phoned up with any questions. I couldn’t have asked or expected any more from the staff on the day.
This process made my job a lot easier in helping the family and ensuring our job of supporting Malcolm to the end was as good as when he was alive.
Many thanks for such care and professionalism in the job you do.
5 Kenneth Maclean 1st Jun 2021

Lovely people at the funeral home, very helpful & caring - excellent service all round and tailored specifically around what you want. No hard sell, just helpful advice. Highly recommended, made a hard task very straight forward.
5 Susan Williamson 24th May 2021

We had an excellent service from you. It was given with kindness, sensitivity and compassion. Thank you from all the family. Anne
5 Alistair Smillie 18th May 2021

Very professional and helpful
5 Pam Gordon 17th May 2021

Angela and Stewart treated us with compassionate, professional care nothing was too much trouble

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a funeral from H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton cost?

A Standard Simple Funeral from H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton costs approximately £2,929. This consists of professional fees of £1,870, cremation fees of £859 and a celebrant estimated at £200. For more information, visit our funeral pricing guide.

Do H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton have good reviews?

H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton has 99 reviews with an average rating of 5.0. The most recent review was left on 8th Apr 2024. You can read more reviews of H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton here.

Is there on-site parking available at H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton?

No, H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton do not have on-site parking. To find out where the best place to park is you should phone the home to check. H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton’s phone number is 0131 381 0112.

Does H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton have a chapel of rest?

No, H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Gilmerton does not have a chapel of rest. If you wish to view your loved one, you should contact the home to find out more.

Call 24 hours: 0131 381 0112