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.

01/09/2026

David and Judy have asked that we share the following acknowledgement.

Morrison
Catherine
Cockburnspath

David and Judy Morrison and family would like to thank everyone who came to support the family at the funeral of Catherine Morrison, a thank you to Dr Sinclair and the district nurses at the Knoll community hospital, Trust Housing, Duns. La Cura House Nursing Home, Berwick and John Bald funeral directors and team. £500 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Care.

Joan's family have asked that we share the details of her funeral service, which are as follows: Gray Joan (Dunbar)Peace...
01/09/2026

Joan's family have asked that we share the details of her funeral service, which are as follows:

Gray
Joan
(Dunbar)

Peacefully on Thursday 20 August 2026 at East Lothian Community Hospital. Joan, beloved wife of the late Ian, much-loved mum of Sharon and Alan, and a friend to many.
A service, to which all family and friends are invited, will be held at Deerpark Cemetery on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 1pm.

We thought we would start early this year with our memorial decorations. We know Christmas is still a while away yet, bu...
26/08/2026

We thought we would start early this year with our memorial decorations. We know Christmas is still a while away yet, but we are now taking orders.
They are made here, by Calum, and cost is £5 per decoration.
All proceeds will go to a local charity.

Feel free to nominate your favourite charity in the comments below. The only criteria is the charity should be based in or around Dunbar.

Feel free to drop us a message or pop in to the office to order.

Caroline's family have asked us to share the details for her funeral service which are as follows:Koch Caroline Dunbar S...
25/08/2026

Caroline's family have asked us to share the details for her funeral service which are as follows:

Koch
Caroline
Dunbar

Suddenly, but peacefully, at home on Thursday 20th August 2026. Caroline, beloved wife of the late Wattie, loving mum to Margaret, Alan, Donna and David, much loved nana, sister and a friend to many.

A funeral service to which all family and friends are invited will take place on Friday 28th August at 10am at Deerpark Cemetery.

Gwen's family have asked us to share the funeral service details which are follows: GWEN SMITH Smith Margaret Gwen - ne...
24/08/2026

Gwen's family have asked us to share the funeral service details which are follows:

GWEN SMITH

Smith Margaret Gwen - nee Auld

(Macmerry/Haddington/Dunbar)

Suddenly, but peacefully while on holiday in Tenerife on Tuesday 28 July 2026. Beloved partner of Brian, loving mother to the late Fraser, loving grannie to Lily, daughter of Janet and the late David, loved sister to Jacqueline, Kenneth and Mary and friend to many. A service, to which all friends are invited will be held at East Lothian Crematorium and Memorial Gardens on Thursday 27th August at 10.30. Please wear something bright. Family flowers only.
There will be a collection which will be shared between Finding your Feet and East Lothian Family Support Group.

Minnie's family have asked us to share the details for her funeral service which are as follows:Peacefully, at home, on ...
13/08/2026

Minnie's family have asked us to share the details for her funeral service which are as follows:

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday 23 July 2026, Minnie, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Anne, Wendy, Mitchell and Carole, loving mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. A funeral service will take place on Monday 24 August at 12 noon at Belhaven Parish Church, followed by interment at Deerpark Cemetery at 1 p.m., to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only, please. However, there will be an opportunity to donate to CLIC Sargent in memory of Minnie.

Robert's family have asked us to share this notice. Fairbairn Robert (Bobo) (Dunbar) Passed peacefully at home on Wedne...
06/08/2026

Robert's family have asked us to share this notice.

Fairbairn
Robert (Bobo)
(Dunbar)

Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday 29 July 2026. Beloved husband of Irene, a much-loved father to Lindy and grandfather to Jack and Holly. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A private funeral will be held at Robert’s request.
Personal thanks to Dr Hardman of Whitesands Medical Practice, the Dunbar District Nursing Team, East Lothian Palliative Care Team, staff at the Western General Hospital and John Bald Funeral Directors for their kindness, compassion and exceptional care.

03/08/2026

Cath's family have asked us to share the details for her funeral service which are as follows:

Morrison
Catherine
née Brown
Middle Monynut Farm, Cockburnspath

Peacefully, on Saturday, 18 July 2026, with her family by her side, at La Cura House Care Home, Berwick-upon-Tweed, after a long illness, Cath, beloved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mum of David and the late Susan, mother-in-law to Judy and Roger, grandmother to Fraser and Craig, and great-grandmother to Lola, Sam, Nathan and Ellie.
A funeral service, to which all family and friends are invited, will take place on Monday, 17 August, at 11am in Cockburnspath Parish Church, followed by interment at Bankhead Cemetery, Cockburnspath, at 12 noon. Family flowers only, please; however, there will be an opportunity to donate to Macmillan Borders Cancer Unit on retiral, in memory of Cath.

16/07/2026

Kenneth has asked us to share the funeral arrangements for his mum's service which are as follows:

Houghton
Janet
Dunbar (formerly Limekilns, Fife)

Peacefully on Monday 13 July 2026 at Lammermuir Care Home, Dunbar, Janet, beloved wife of the late Bert. Much loved mum to Kenneth and the late Douglas. A dear mother-in-law to Ann and Kathleen. Devoted gran and great-gran to all the children.
A service will take place at East Lothian Crematorium, Old Craighall, Musselburgh EH21 8XB on Tuesday 4 August at 12.30pm to which all are invited.

Ann's family have asked we share the following announcement: ANN DYERDunbar Peacefully at home on Thursday 2nd July, 202...
09/07/2026

Ann's family have asked we share the following announcement:

ANN DYER
Dunbar

Peacefully at home on Thursday 2nd July, 2026, after a short illness, Ann, beloved wife of the late Freddie, loving Mum to Lorna and Gillian, a treasured Grannie, Sister, Sister-in-law, Auntie, Great Aunt, and dear friend to many.
A service will be held at Spott Church on Monday 20th July at 12 noon, to which all are welcome and, thereafter, to Deer Park Cemetery, Dunbar.
Family flowers only. Donations can be made to 'The house of hope' (Breast cancer support).

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