Herkes Funeral Directors

15/09/2025

Wayne's family have asked us to share the details of the funeral service and are as follows:

Wayne
Ratley
Gorebridge

Sadly but peacefully on Saturday 6 September 2025, at the Western General Hospital, Wayne, beloved husband of Dee and devoted dad to Rivers. Much loved son of Sue and Tony and step-son to Greg and Kathy. Dear brother to Neil and step-brother to Jo.
A Celebration of Wayne's Life will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium Main Chapel on Wednesday 24 September at 11am to which all are warmly invited.
Family flowers only but there will be an opportunity as you leave to make a donation to the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People in memory of Wayne.

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 anopportunity as you leabe the church to donate to Borders Cancer Services (BGH) in memory of Rita.
Bright Colours welcome.

02/07/2025

We now accept Blue Light Card. Please ask for details.

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.

30/03/2025

Remembering all our mums, step-mums and mothers-in-law no longer with us and mums without their children.
We especially remember those missing their mums this Mothers Day for the first time. 💔

01/03/2025

Today’s the day….
Welcoming and embracing the new code of practice which comes into force today.
Reinforcing the high standards we already adhere to.
This applies to all funeral directors in Scotland.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/funeral-director-code-practice-2/pages/1/

It’s a new dawn for the Scottish funeral sector as new regulations come into force today, bringing greater transparency, professionalism, and accountability.

SAIF’s Regulation Readiness Program has been a huge success, helping funeral directors across Scotland prepare for this moment with confidence. We’re proud of the work done to ensure high standards and support businesses through this transition.

Need a refresher? Watch our video guide here: https://youtu.be/YN36RZ4XEYM?si=ZUHAVHJWMHfWjx-o

28/02/2025

A thoughtful way to ease the future 👨‍👩‍👦

This National Funeral Planning Awareness Week, we’re encouraging families to have meaningful conversations about funeral wishes. A growing number of people are choosing to formalise their wishes in a funeral plan, which can also help to ease the financial burden on loved ones.

However, a funeral plan can help to provide more than just financial peace of mind. It’s about having an open, honest conversation about your wishes, ensuring your final wishes are respected and offering the support your family will need. When the time comes, one call to the funeral director is all that’s required – they’ll take care of the rest.

With a Golden Charter funeral plan, you’re not just planning your funeral, you’re helping your family during one of the most difficult moments in their lives.

27/12/2024

Marie’s family have asked us to share the arrangements for her funeral service which are as follows:

Nordvie (nee Lappin)
Marie
Newtongrange/Burdiehouse

Peacefully at home on Saturday 21 December, Marie , much loved mum of John, Sarah and Beanie and mother-in-law of Wendy and Derek.
Loving grandma of Fraser, Liam, Stephanie, Kyle, Aiden and Michael, also dear sister, of Julia, Ann, Joseph and Bernadette. A special friend to Maurs and Pat.

Funeral service to be held at Mortonhall Crematorium on Thursday 9 January 2025 at 2.00pm to which all are welcome.

Family flowers only please. There will be an opportunity to make a donation at the end of the service to Marie Curie/MacMillian Nurses /Mental Health Scotland in memory of Marie.

04/12/2024

We have been asked by Rena's family to share the arrangements for her funeral service which are as follows:

Flavell
Katherine (Rena)
Mayfield/Dalkeith

Peacefully on 22nd November 2024 at Pine Villa Nursing Home, Rena, beloved wife of the late Bill. Much loved mum of Janice, Allan, Kay and the late Bobby. A loving mother-in-law, granny and
great-granny of the family.
Funeral service to be held at Seafield Crematorium on Thursday 12th December at 2.00pm to which all are welcome.
Flowers if desired to Herkes Funeral Directors 55 Main Street Gorebridge.

03/12/2024

We have been asked by Margaret's family to share her funeral arrangements which are as follows:

Silvagni (nee Hay)
Margaret (Maggie)
Gorebridge/Faskally Pitlochry

Peacefully on Wednesday 27 November 2024, in the loving care of the staff at Archview Lodge Care home, Maggie beloved wife of the late Romolo. Much loved mum of Sheila and Alessandro and mum-in-law to Kim and Suzanne. Loving granny to Finlay, Euan and Kate and dear sister of the late Ewan.
Margaret will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral service to be held at Mortonhall Crematorium on Wednesday 11 December at 3.00pm, to which all are welcome.
Flowers if desired to Herkes Funeral Directors 55 MainStreet Gorebridge EH23 4BX
There will be an opportunity at the end of the service to donate to The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home in memory of Margaret

28/11/2024

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

Moffat
Heather
Loanhead

Peacefully on Monday 25 November at Newbyres Care Home
Heather, beloved mum of Katie and a good friend to all who knew her.
Service to be held at The David Herkes Memorial Room, Herkes Funeral Directors 55 Main Street Gorebridge EH23 4BX on Monday 9 December at 11.00am to which all are welcome.
No flowers please but there will be an opportunity to donate to Maggie's Centre, in memory of Heather, at the end of the service.

15/11/2024

Peter's family have asked us to share the arrangements for his funeral service which are as follows:

Dalby
Peter
Gorebridge/Yorkshire

Peacefully at home on Thursday 7 November 2024, Peter, beloved husband of Elizabeth. Much loved dad of Sarah and loving grandad of Maia, Cerys, Josh and the late Laci. Dear brother of Derek, Brian, Sheila, Hazel and Ruth and brother-in-law of Jan, Lyndsey, Colin and the late Keith.
A good friend to all who knew him. Now peacefully reunited with Laci.

Funeral service to be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Monday 25 November at 11.30 am to which all are welcome.
Flowers if desired, may be sent to Herkes Funeral Directors, 55 Main Street, Gorebridge.