Independent family business.
Caring for the community since 1948

Welcome to John McNeil Funeral Directors

John McNeil Funeral Directors have been serving Stranraer and the surrounding area for four generations and over 70 years. The loss of a loved one can be a harrowing and hugely difficult time. We are here to guide you through every step with genuine compassion, care and professionalism.

We provide an all inclusive funeral package, centred around the individual requirements of each family. We can support you through all practical arrangements with the assurance that all will be carried out with the utmost dignity and respect.

Arrange a Funeral

We can accommodate whatever type of service the family would like whether it be a traditional religious ceremony or a non-religious ceremony, including any music, photo tributes or readings desired by the family to provide a fitting service for loved ones who have passed away.

Funeral Plans

Flexible, pre-arranged funeral plans delivered in partnership with Golden Charter – available to all UK residents regardless of age or state of health.

Memorials

50 years experience in monumental masonry and with the latest state of the art technology, memorials can be crafted from all types of granites and marbles to suit any requirement.

Wedding Cars

Our wedding limousine and Mercedes V-Class are always presented in immaculate condition and are ideal for your wedding day transport.

Our Story

John McNeil Funeral Directors was formed in 1948 when John McNeil Snr acquired the business of the very well known H.P. McLaughan in Hanover St. Stranraer. The business practiced both funeral directing and joinery as was common for the profession in those days. However as time progressed it became clear that John McNeil’s skill in arranging and directing funerals was more and more in demand.

About Us

"From start to finish, the staff at McNeils kept in touch and helped with every step of the way."

F. Halliday

"They organised the cleaning of a sandstone headstone for us. It had been in place for over ninety years, was covered a lichen and almost unreadable. They made a superb job of it. As the picture shows it now looks new. The charge was very reasonable."

M. Hodgson

"From the first phone call, everything was dealt with so professionally and with such care and compassion. We appreciate every single member of staff who support and work tirelessly through such difficult circumstances."