John Bald Funeral Directors

John Bald Funeral Directors Family-owned, independent funeral service serving bereaved families in East Lothian and Berwickshire. For some families, this will mean following traditions.

John Bald Funeral Directors have been helping bereaved families in East Lothian and Berwickshire for over 46 years. The Company changed owners in 2001 when John Bald retired and was taken over by Ian & Elizabeth Torrance, Ian ran the business from 2001 till 2009 with his assistant Gary Tait, Today after Ian’s semi retirement, John Bald Funeral Directors are managed and run by Gary Tait, We understand that after a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to do is have to organise a funeral yourself, that is where we step in and remove that burden from you. Our aim is to help make each funeral special for you, your family and friends. A funeral should be a unique tribute to the life of the person who has died, while providing support and comfort to all relatives and friends. For others, a more contemporary funeral arrangement is suitable and we are happy to discuss all options for the funeral. Every funeral, however modest or elaborate, will be directed with our fullest attention to detail from the time of your first call, until after the ceremony. We will give all the flexibility and support required by the family. We have all the relevant contacts with local authorities, churches, clergy, humanists, civil celebrants, hospitals, procurators fiscal, doctors, police, hotels, florists and other agencies that may be involved at a time of bereavement and we will liaise with them on your behalf. We can assure you that you will be treated with the utmost care, consideration and confidentiality.

Important Announcement:From 1 March 2026 the law, in Scotland, changed regarding the rights to burial. In particular, th...
19/03/2026

Important Announcement:

From 1 March 2026 the law, in Scotland, changed regarding the rights to burial. In particular, the purchase of a new lair from this date. Burial rights will be valid for 25 years.

After the initial 25 years, the owner of the burial rights can apply for a 10 year extension, which can be renewed indefinitely. The fee for this has yet to be determined.

Burial authorities must contact lair holders at least 3 months before the 25 year expiry to explain the renewal options available.
If the grave/lair is not renewed, the burial rights will expire, meaning no further burials can take place and no memorials or headstones can be added.

It is important to ensure your contact details are updated when your circumstances change.

This burial law does not apply to grave purchases before this date.
Should you have any queries, feel free to call or pop in to discuss.

Colin's family have asked that we share the funeral service details, which are as follows; StoddartColinDunbar Peaceful...
19/02/2026

Colin's family have asked that we share the funeral service details, which are as follows;

Stoddart
Colin
Dunbar

Peacefully at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Colin, beloved husband of Liz and loving dad to Megan.
A funeral service will take place at 12 noon on Wednesday, 4 March , at Belhaven Parish Church, followed by burial at Deerpark Cemetery, to which all family and friends are warmly invited.
There will be an opportunity to donate in aid of Alzheimer’s Scotland in memory of Colin.

Trina's family have asked that we share the funerals service details , which are as follows: Katrina (Trina)Cummings(Ste...
18/02/2026

Trina's family have asked that we share the funerals service details , which are as follows:

Katrina (Trina)
Cummings
(Stenton)

Peacefully at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, on Wednesday 4 February 2026, Trina, beloved wife of the late Nick, loving mum to Alex and Charlie, much loved daughter of Bill and Margaret, cherished sister to Amanda and Chris, and a friend to many.
A service to celebrate Trina’s life will be held at Stenton Parish Church on Thursday 26 February at 12 noon, to which all family and friends are warmly invited.
Family flowers only; however, there will be an opportunity to donate to Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Trina.

29/01/2026

Nick's family have asked that we share the funeral service details, which are as follows;

Nicholas (Nick)
Cummings
(Stenton)

Peacefully at St Columba’s Hospice, Edinburgh, on Tuesday 20 January 2026, Nick, beloved husband of Trina, loving dad to Alex and Charlie and a great friend to many.
A funeral service will take place on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at East Lothian Crematorium, Musselburgh at 11am.
Family flowers only; however, there will be an opportunity to donate to St Columba’s Hospice in memory of Nick.

09/01/2026

David's family have asked us to share the details of the funeral service, which are as follows;
Bolton
David Fairbairn
(Dunbar)

Peacefully at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on Monday, 5 January 2026. David, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, loving dad to David and Kevin, grandad to Gemma and Ben.

A funeral service will take place on Tuesday 20 January, at Belhaven Parish Church at 12 Noon followed by burial at Deerpark Cemetery to which a family and friends are invited. Family flowers only, please.

09/01/2026

Gayle's family have asked us to share the details of the funeral service, which are as follows;

Gayle
Chisholm
Dunbar

Peacefully at the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh, on Monday, 29 December 2025. Gayle, beloved wife of Grant, loving mum to Ben and Cole, much - loved sister to Raymond, daughter -in-law of Norma and a friend to many.
A funeral service will take place on Monday, 19 January, at Houndwood Crematorium at 1.30pm, to which a family and friends are invited. Family flowers only, please.

06/01/2026

The family of Joyce have asked that we share the funeral service details, which are as follows;

Bell
Joyce Ross
Dunbar

Peacefully, surrounded by family, on 3 December 2025. Joyce, beloved wife to Tom. Loving mum to Derek, Richard and Gillian. Devoted grandma to Lewis, Cameron, Rachel, Mairi, Ewan, Archie and Olivia and friend to many.
A Funeral service to which all are invited will be held on Friday 9 January at 11am at East Lothian Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Musselburgh.
Family flowers only please.

Our office is now closed until Monday but we will be at the end of the phone for 24 hr help if required over the Christm...
24/12/2025

Our office is now closed until Monday but we will be at the end of the phone for 24 hr help if required over the Christmas period.
We wish everyone a peaceful and happy Christmas.
For all those who are missing someone special, we will be thinking of you.
Be kind to yourself and don’t expect too much of yourself - it is ok not to be ok. 💔

We have been asked to share the funeral service details for Gordon, which are as follows: Kilgour Gordon Dunbar Peaceful...
15/12/2025

We have been asked to share the funeral service details for Gordon, which are as follows:

Kilgour
Gordon
Dunbar

Peacefully at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Wednesday, 10 December 2025,
Gordon, beloved husband of Pat, loving dad to Gordon, Elaine and Rhona cherished granda to Katie, Fearne and William, brother to Gail and a great friend to many.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 23 December at 10:30am at Houndwood crematorium, to which all friends and family are invited. Family flowers only, please.

04/12/2025

Susan and Bruce have asked us to share their mums funeral service details and are as follows:

Denholm
Wilhelmina Jessie (Mina)
Dunbar

Peacefully on Thursday 27 November 2025 at Tantallon House Care Home, Mina, beloved wife of the late Davie, much loved mum and mother-in-law of Susan and Jimmy, Bruce and Carol. Devoted nana and great nana to all the children. A service will take place at Belhaven Parish Church on Wednesday 10 December at 12noon followed by interment at Deerpark Cemetery at 1pm to which all are welcome.

Family flowers only but there will be an opportunity as you leave to make a donation to Dementia Scotland in memory of Mina.

MuirOliveDunbarPeacefully on Thursday 6 November 2025 at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Olive, beloved wife of the late Ronn...
30/11/2025

Muir
Olive
Dunbar

Peacefully on Thursday 6 November 2025 at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Olive, beloved wife of the late Ronnie. Much loved mum to Lorraine and Ronnie, devoted gran to Andrew, Claire, Tamsine and Cameron.

Funeral service private at the family's request.

27/11/2025

Jane's family have asked that we share the funeral service details.

Glass
Jane
Dunbar

Peacefully, on Monday 10 November 2025, at East Lothian Community Hospital, Janie, beloved wife of the late George; Loving mum to James, Laura and Alan; much - loved granny and great granny; and friend to many.

A funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held in Belhaven Parish Church on Tuesday 2 December at 12 Noon, followed by interment at Deerpark Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please; however, there will be an opportunity to donate to Macmillan Cancer in memory of Janie.

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