James Scott Funeral Directors

09/12/2025

✨ Christmas Memorial Service ✨

As we approach the season of love, family, and remembrance, we pause to honour those who are no longer with us.

We warmly invite families and friends to join us for a special Christmas Memorial Service in memory of your loved ones.

This service is hosted with care by Barcalys and will be led by celebrant Tracy Watt offering a moment of reflection, comfort, and togetherness during a tender time of year.

All are welcome. ❤️

06/12/2025

✨ Our Christmas Trees Are Ready ✨
This festive season, all our branches have their Christmas trees beautifully decorated and waiting for you.
We invite families to come in and place a star on the tree with your loved one’s name and, if you wish, include a wee message to remember them. It’s a simple, heartfelt way to celebrate their memory and share in the spirit of Christmas.
Pop in anytime during opening hours – we’d love to see you and help make this season special.
📍 Visit your local branch and add your star today.
💛 Let’s fill our trees with love and remembrance.

03/12/2025

Meet Stephen - who called in today with a Christmas card for us. Stephen works for a local company that provides a 24/7/365 service. We see him or his colleagues from time to time....

Queens Manor provides a drop in comfort and coffee service for Blue Light Teams, Palliative Care Nurses, and other Key Workers in our Community.

Let's not forget any colleagues on call overnight and at weekends --and especially in the cold and dark at this time of year.

Thanks for all you do!! 🎄☕️😇

For more information on life at Queens Manor, please visit our website www.barchester.com/home/queens-manor-care-home

02/12/2025

Every journey begins with a seed. In grief, that seed is pain - but it can also hold the promise of growth. Even in the darkest soil, something new can take root. This week, we reflect on how grief shapes us and how, over time, we can grow through it.

We’re proud to support The Good Grief Trust during National Grief Awareness Week.

👉 Share your thoughts or tag someone who might need this reminder today.

17/11/2025

🌿 Honouring Lives, Caring for the Planet 🌿

We’re committed to offering environmentally conscious options for families we support. From biodegradable urns to coffins made from natural materials and sustainable floral arrangements, we help you say goodbye with care for your loved one and the planet.

Ask us about our green funeral options today. 🌱

14/11/2025

Plan ahead, protect your loved ones, and get rewarded. Take out a funeral plan by 30th November and receive...

✨ £50 gift card with a direct cremation plan

✨ £150 gift card with an attended plan

📞 Call us today on 0131 669 6333 to learn more about future planning or pop in to pick up a brochure.

James Scott Funeral Directors is a trading style of Dignity Funerals Limited, a company registered in England (Company No. 00041598).
VAT Registration Number: 486 5081 14
Registered Address: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6AP
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.

10/11/2025

Introducing Caring with Confidence

At Dignity Funerals, we believe that care doesn’t end with a goodbye - it begins with how we support those who care every day.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Hospice UK to launch Caring with Confidence: a CPD-accredited training programme designed to empower nursing home staff with the tools, insight and emotional resilience needed to support grieving families and residents, and for themselves.

Through free, locally delivered training sessions, we’re helping care professionals feel confident, informed and supported - because no one should feel alone after a death, especially those who care for others.

📩 Nursing home teams: get in touch to book your seminar today
🔗 https://caringwithconfidence.org

30/10/2025

24/10/2025

Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures that hold the most meaning. Whether it’s lighting a candle, looking at photo's, playing a favourite song, or simply pausing for a quiet moment, these personal ways of remembering help keep our loved ones close.

We understand how important it is to honour those we’ve lost in ways that feel right to you. How do you choose to remember someone special? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us below.

20/10/2025

No instalment fees. Just peace of mind.

Our funeral plans offer transparent pricing with flexibility.

📞 Speak with us at 0131 669 6333
📍 Visit James Scott for personalised support
🌐 Or explore your options online at dignityfuneralplans.co.uk

James Scott Funeral Directors is a trading style of Dignity Funerals Limited, a company registered in England (Company No. 00041598).
VAT Registration Number: 486 5081 14
Registered Address: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edwards Square, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6AP
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.