Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Family-Run Funeral Services in Perth
Established in 1952, we are a family-run funeral director and monumental sculptor business serving Perth and surrounding areas. Our fourth-generation team combines decades of expertise with a commitment to providing compassionate, personalized services tailored to individual needs. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of care through continuous investment in our premises, vehicles, and staff training. Our services encompass traditional and green funerals, cremation and burial arrangements, bespoke memorials, and prepaid funeral plans through Golden Charter. We operate 24/7 to support families during their time of need, offering both office consultations and home visits.Our team holds formal qualifications in funeral directing, ensuring professional handling of all administrative and ceremonial requirements. We maintain strict compliance with regulatory standards while providing emotional support resources for bereaved families. Our private funeral home accommodates up to 50 attendees for personalized services across all faiths and cultures. We facilitate floral tributes, newspaper intimation services, and third-party coordination for comprehensive funeral management. Our financial arrangements include flexible payment options and transparent pricing structures aligned with regulatory requirements.
Services
Funeral Services
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Memorial Design
Cremation Services
Burial Arrangements
Floral Tributes
Intimations Service
Private Funeral Home
Bereavement Support
Covid-19 Compliant Services
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for immediate support during bereavement
- Fourth-generation family business with 70+ years of local service
- Professional funeral directors with formal industry qualifications
- Investment in modern facilities and vehicle fleet maintenance
- Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for financial security
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
High quality, personal care
Everything went smoothly
Caring, dignified service
Support through grief
Bespoke arrangements
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual requirements, including religious, non-religious, and eco-friendly options. Our qualified directors coordinate venue arrangements, officiant connections, and transportation logistics. Services accommodate all faiths and cultural traditions with professional care and sensitivity.
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Golden Charter-approved prepaid plans allow advance funeral arrangements with price protection against future inflation. Plans cover funeral director fees and include allowances for third-party costs. Flexible payment options and independent financial safeguards ensure long-term security for families.
Memorial Design
Handcrafted memorials tailored to personal specifications, including traditional headstones and modern tributes. We assist with design, wording, and legal requirements. Full renovation services available for existing memorials with written estimates provided prior to work commencement.
Cremation Services
Professional cremation service coordination including venue booking, documentation processing, and transportation logistics. We provide guidance on memorial options following cremation and assist with interment arrangements for ashes in existing or new burial plots.
Bereavement Support
Emotional support resources and guidance through the grieving process. Our team offers practical advice on coping strategies and connects families with specialist bereavement counselling services. Support continues beyond funeral arrangements to assist long-term adjustment.
People
William Pennycook
Company Director
With 39 years of funeral directing experience, William oversees operations as fourth-generation director. Holds formal qualifications in funeral service management and specializes in complex bereavement support.
Jamie Pennycook
Company Director
Co-director with 34 years' experience in funeral planning and memorial design. Focuses on client relations and service personalization while maintaining industry regulatory compliance.
David Baxter
Funeral Director
Qualified funeral director with 18 years' experience coordinating cremation and burial services. Specializes in third-party arrangements and documentation processing for bereaved families.
Brian McKinlay
Funeral Director
Experienced director providing compassionate guidance since 2005. Expertise in religious service coordination and cultural tradition observance during funeral arrangements.
Jed Pennycook
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director with four years' experience in prepaid plan consultations and memorial design. Focuses on digital documentation systems and client communication.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept for funeral services?
We accept cash, cheques, debit/credit card payments, and bank transfers with 30-day payment terms following service completion.
Can you help arrange a cremation funeral?
Yes, we coordinate all aspects of cremation services including venue booking, documentation, and memorial arrangements with personalized options.
Do you offer prepaid funeral plans?
We provide Golden Charter-approved prepaid plans with price protection and flexible payment options, available to all UK residents.
What should I do when a death occurs at home?
Contact a doctor for certification, then call us immediately to arrange transfer and begin planning with professional guidance.
Can you create custom memorial headstones?
Our memorial service includes bespoke headstone design with personalized inscriptions, available in various materials and finishes.
Reviews (7)
Annie Pennycook
Oct 01, 2020
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We used the wonderful family run business for mum as we did for dad - Billy Pennycook is amazing so calm and reassuring. My sister and I are eternally grateful for the time and attention paid to our mum. All with dignity and empathy. Thank you for being there. Annie and Mags. X
Lyndsay Robertson
May 07, 2020
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My mother died two weeks before Christmas. Billy at McEwans could not have been more helpful and compassionate. They took over and did everything possible for me always respecting my wishes. They even managed to arrange the funeral before before Christmas. I cant rate this company highly enough. Lovely people.
Rachael Simms
Sep 30, 2019
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Excellent service, I don't hesitate to recommend them. When my father unexpectedly passed away I was new to the area and James McEwan & Son was recommended to me. I hadn't arranged a funeral before and they took the time to talk me through all the options and arranged every aspect. On the day of the funeral we were well taken care of and didn't have to worry about a thing. They made a difficult time easier through their respectful treatment, attention to detail and professionalism.
Debbie Black
Sep 28, 2019
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Having lost my 42 year old partner of 20+ years very suddenly just after Christmas I didn't know where to start. I had never been involved in planning a funeral before.
James McEwen & Son made it seem very straight forward and were very helpful. I would recommend them.
James McEwen & Son made it seem very straight forward and were very helpful. I would recommend them.
Pauline Devlin Shepherd
Jun 30, 2019
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I am very grateful for all the help and support , I got from Jamie { James McEwan & Son }
My dad past away unexpected in Ninewells Hospital Dundee.
#JamesMcEwan&Son were very helpful, Travelling to Ninewells Hospital Dundee to get my dad and bring him back home to James McEwan & Son Perth. When filling in all the paperwork, from start to end including getting the funeral date. It Didnot take as long as I thought it would. When the car came to pick the Family up on the way to Perth Crematorium, The driver could not be any nicer talking to family members. After the service the family were took
My dad past away unexpected in Ninewells Hospital Dundee.
#JamesMcEwan&Son were very helpful, Travelling to Ninewells Hospital Dundee to get my dad and bring him back home to James McEwan & Son Perth. When filling in all the paperwork, from start to end including getting the funeral date. It Didnot take as long as I thought it would. When the car came to pick the Family up on the way to Perth Crematorium, The driver could not be any nicer talking to family members. After the service the family were took
Roy Spiers
May 15, 2019
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The compassion and professionalism that James McEwan & Son showed throughout all the preparations for my mother's funeral were outstanding. Their experienced advice was thoughtful and tailored to our needs as a family. I would thoroughly recommend them.
Lynsey Carrie
Jul 07, 2018
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James mcewan and sons are a disgrace for a person that had never arranged a funeral before I thought the way I got treated was very upsetting I would never recommend them to anyone!
