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.

12/09/2025

Lawrence’s family has asked us to share the details of the funeral service, which are:

Lawrence
Maxwell
Docker
Haddington/ Stenton

Peacefully, at home on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Lawrence, beloved husband to Frances, loving dad to David, June, Steven, and Bruce, much-loved grandad to Cameron, Lewis, Katie, and Sophie.
A graveside service will take place at Stenton Cemetery on Monday,22 September at 1 p.m., to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only, please.

01/09/2025

Lorna's family have asked that we share the funeral service details, which are:
Turnbull,
Lorna Margaret (nee Hancock)
Dunbar,

Lorna sadly passed away on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother to Diane, Paula and Kenneth, mother-in-law to Douglas, Chris and Temar. Granny to Glen, Campbell, Merlin, Eve, Sophie and Saxon.
A funeral service to be held on Friday, 5 September, at 12 noon at Houndwood Crematorium, to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only, but there will be an opportunity to donate to Chest Heart & Stroke in memory of Lorna.

25/08/2025

Derek
Smith
Inverness/Dunbar

Derek’s family has asked us to share the details of his funeral service.

Peacefully at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday,14 August 2025.
A funeral service will take place at Houndwood Crematorium on Friday, 29 August, at 10:30 am, to which all friends and family are invited.
Family flowers only, but as you leave the service, there will be an opportunity to donate to The Crew of Dunbar Lifeboat in memory of Derek.

19/08/2025

We have been asked by Andrew's family to share the funeral service details, which are follows:
Andrew
Watt
Thurston/ Dunbar


Peacefully at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh on Thursday 7 August 2025.
A funeral service will take place at Houndwood Crematorium on Friday 22 August at 10:30am to which all friends and family are invited.
Family flowers only, please.

18/08/2025

Cathy’s family have asked that we share the details of her funeral service which are as follows:

Stalker
Catherine(Cathy)
Dunbar/Newarthill


Suddenly but peacefully, at Wishaw General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday 5 August 2025, Cathy, beloved wife of the late Eddie, loving mum of Angela and Sylvia and mother-in-law of Marcus. Loving and devoted gran to Anne Marie. Loving partner to Joe and all his family. Much loved sister to Susan, Eileen, Pauline and the late Julie, sister-in-law to David and the late John, aunt, great aunt and treasured friend to many.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of The Waves, Dunbar at 10am on Thursday 21 August, followed by burial at Deerpark Cemetery to which all friends and family are invited.

A Memorial Mass will be held in St Theresa’s, Newarthill, details to follow.

Family flowers only please, but there will be an opportunity to donate to Alzheimer Scotland and Marie Curie in memory of Cathy.

23/07/2025

Bill and Rita's families have asked we share the arrangements for her funeral service which are as follows:
Goodall
Rita
Galashiels
Service will be held at Galashiels Parish Church (formerly Old Parish & St. Paul's) on Friday 8 August at 11.45am thereafter to Heatheryett cemetery for 12.30pm (approx)
Family flowers only please but there will be an opportunity as you leave the church to donate to Borders Cancer Services (BGH) in memory of Rita.
Bright Colours welcome.

18/07/2025

Helen and her family have asked us to share the arrangements for Lindsay's funeral service which are as follows:

Waddell
James Lindsay
Haddington

Peacefully at home on Saturday 12 July 2025,
Lindsay, dearly loved husband of Helen. Much loved dad of Emma, Catherine, Lorna, Helen and Joan. Loving father-in-law and doting grandpa and great-grandpa.
Requiem mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s R.C. Church, Haddington, Thursday 7 August at 10am, thereafter to St Mary’s Cemetery at 11.15pm. All friends welcome. There will be an opportunity as you leave the church to donate to Music In Hospitals in memory of Lindsay. RIP

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02/07/2025

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Remembering all our dads, step-dads and fathers-in-law no longer with us and dads without their children. We especially ...
15/06/2025

Remembering all our dads, step-dads and fathers-in-law no longer with us and dads without their children.
We especially remember those missing their dads this Father’s Day for the first time.

27/05/2025

We have been asked by Craig’s family to share the details for the service to celebrate his life which are:

Ramsay
Craig
Dunbar

Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 22 May 2025, aged 59, Craig, loving husband to Hayley and dad to Caitlin and Daniel. Loving son to Dave and brother to Jill and Susan and an uncle and friend to many.

A service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, 6 June, 12 noon at Belhaven Parish Church, to which all family and friends are invited. Family flowers only, please, but there will be an opportunity as you leave to donate to St. Columba’s Hospice and Maggies Centre, Western General Hospital, in memory of Craig.

27/05/2025

We have been asked to share the funeral service details for Bill Robertson which are:
William (Bill)
Robertson
East Linton
Bill died peacefully at home on Sunday 18 May, with his children Gill, Suzanne and Billy by his side. The sun was rising, and the birds were singing. Husband to the late Cathy and loving grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many. A funeral service to which all friends and family are invited will take place on Wednesday, 4 June at Prestonkirk Parish Church, East Linton. A funeral procession will leave from East Linton Community Hall at 11.40am followed by the service at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but if desired, a donation can be made to the Ridge Centre in Dunbar in memory of Bill.

Please wear “smart but casual” and a twinkle of colour is encouraged!

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