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Tom Osborne
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Founder

Tom Osborne

June 2022 - Present

Having the opportunity to help families through a difficult time, giving them advice, support, and the time to make their own informed choice without pressure.

I started in this industry 27 years ago as a casual driver, moving on to arranging funerals, administration, funeral directing and managing.

We will show every family we look after, the same level of care, dignity and respect.

Marie DeMarco
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Marie DeMarco

June 2022 - Present

We all work as not only a hand-picked team, but as an extended family who all have the one goal – to care for your family as if they were one of our own. Regardless of which package/service chosen by a family for their loved one, we are proud to state that everyone who comes into our care is treated exactly the same and always with the utmost respect and dignity in every aspect.

Previous to Abercorn I worked as Senior Funeral Arranger since 2014 at Deery Funeral Services in Taylor Gardens, Leith.

Just please know that during your saddest and most difficult times, you can trust all the staff at Abercorn to look after your loved ones and you can feel safe in the knowledge that no other funeral business will care for them more than the way we genuinely do.

Elaine Carr
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Funeral Arranger

Elaine Carr

March 2023 - Present

Abercorn is like my working family. We pride ourselves on the care, respect and attention we give to each and every person in our care and their families, just as we would our own.

I have been working in the funeral profession for the last 12 years and have worked in several funeral businesses including Barclays and Scotmid, however I now feel I am finally working with like minded people who are dedicated to ensuring the best care is provided for every person we are honoured to look after.

I left a nursing background to come into the funeral profession and I have absolutely no regrets. I started with Tom in my first post as a funeral arranger and have worked alongside most of the team here at some point on my journey. We are extremely proud of the respect, care and kindness within the company and give this to each and every family, treating everyone as we would like to be treated. It truly is an honour to be the last people to have the privilege to care for each person before their final goodbye.

Sandra Duncan
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Sandra Duncan

December 2022 - Present

The respectful and caring way the company/staff treat the people in our care as well as the consideration and time given to listen and help their family and friends in any way we can.

I was a Funeral Arranger with Deery Funeral Services in Taylor Gardens, Leith before joining Abercorn.

I always aspired to work in the funeral profession but kept looking for a company that I could relate to and admire, however never managed to find this until I applied for the funeral arranger role at Deery Funeral Services, and now ultimately I am proud to be part of Abercorn who genuinely treats every person in their care with dignity and respect, just like we would a member of our own family. We also go above and beyond to assist their families and friends in the darkest of times.

Doreen Hamilton
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Doreen Hamilton

June 2022 - Present

The professional and respectful way families and their loved ones are dealt with while in our care. A caring and compassionate service is always given.

I was a Funeral Arranger with Deery Funeral Services Taylor Gardens, Leith and Mayfield parlour prior to joining Abercorn.

We wrap our arms around our clients to help make what is the most difficult time for them just a little easier, in a dignified and respectful manner and we honour and care for their loved ones as we would our own.

Helping Hands

Celebrating life, one family at a time

When organising a funeral, we see you as an extension of our family. Respect and compassion are at the heart of our team.
Planning

We will guide and support you, at every step

Your loved one will not always have detailed plans of what they would like for their funeral. We’re here to help you arrange what you believe they would have wanted.
Our experienced, dedicated team offers warmth, understanding, and genuine concern.
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About Us
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Our values

Honesty, Care and Sincerity

Our vision is that we pride ourselves on being Edinburgh’s most caring, sensitive, reputable and independent funeral service.

Transparency: Care, sincerity and honesty are the words we live by.

Appreciation: We’re honoured that you’ve chosen us.

In safe hands

Our entire hand chosen team offers warmth, understanding and genuine concern to every family we serve

Tom Osborne
Tom Osborne
Founder
Marie DeMarco
Marie DeMarco
Founder
Elaine Carr
Elaine Carr
Funeral Arranger
Sandra Duncan
Sandra Duncan
Funeral Arranger
Doreen Hamilton
Doreen Hamilton
Funeral Arranger
Outstanding service
I just want to say thank you so much for the beautiful funeral you organised for my Mum yesterday. She would have been absolutely delighted with it. I can honestly say hand on heart, it was the nicest heartwarming funeral I have attended. I know that sounds biased, however the genuine compliments we have, and are still receiving, testify to this.
Joyce
Bespoke Funeral
Outstanding service
My family would like to thank you for your professionalism by your company on our recent bereavement of our father John. Nothing was a bother to any of your staff. They are a credit to your company.
Diane Higgins
Bespoke Funeral
Outstanding service
I just want to express my gratitude to all the staff I met today, what a wonderful kind group you have working for you. Especially the chap that helped me with the casket and stood nearby to complete the burial after we left, he was so kind and thoughtful.
Angela Flett
Ashes Interment in our cemetery
Outstanding service
There are no words to express my thanks to you for your help and kindness with the arrangements for my mother’s funeral. I doubt that I could have managed without your help during a most difficult time. The day itself went even better than I could have imagined which allowed my mum the final send-off she undoubtedly deserved.
Dermot Gilbert
Classic Funeral
Contact

We will help you at every stage of the process

Call, email, or visit one of our funeral homes at any stage. We’re here to talk you through any decision that concerns you.