About Us

Awdri & Allan Doyle

We are committed to offering the highest standards of professional care to you and your family. As an independent family firm, owned and operated in Galashiels, you can be assured of a personal service from us at any time, day or night.

The service we provide will guide and assist you in dealing with the formalities required and the multitude of options available to you. We will do everything we can to help you organise a funeral service which reflects your every wish.

Where our family cares for yours

Our funeral home is in Bank Street, Galashiels and provides a private and homely space where we can meet with you and a Chapel of Rest where family and friends are welcome to pay their last respects to the deceased. Our funeral home is fully accessible for the disabled. We understand that some people would prefer to make the funeral arrangements in their own home. If this is the case we are very happy to arrange to visit you at home.

Meet the team

AWDRI DOYLE

Director

Growing up in Gorebridge with funeral director parents, Awdri is no stranger to the profession. On leaving school in 1987, she studied and taught music with the Yamaha Music School, as well as taking on the role of organist at Borthwick Parish church in 1986. Awdri is married to Allan and they have two daughters, Niamh and Rachael. She trained as a funeral director with one of the larger organisations in 2004. After the death of her mum in 2010 she took some time out and opened A & A Doyle Ltd in 2012 alongside Allan.

ALLAN DOYLE

Director

Allan was born and brought up in Galashiels and educated at Galashiels Academy. He graduated in accountancy and economics from Aberdeen University in 1990 before developing a career in printing and publishing. Trained in funeral directing by Awdri, they now work together to ensure that every family receives the highest standards of care when they entrust A & A Doyle Ltd with their family funeral.

JUNE MEIKLE

Funeral Director

June grew up in Crawfordjohn and attended Biggar High School. After living in Kelso, June moved to Lauder in 1999 with her family. With over 20 years working as a funeral director, June joined the team at A & A Doyle in June 2022. A keen musician, June can often be heard playing the fiddle in various Scottish dance bands and has played for the Braw Lads’ Ball on several occasions.

BRUCE ROBERTSON

Operations Manager

Growing up in Galashiels, Bruce attended St. Peter’s Primary School before going on to Galashiels Academy. After 32 years working for Royal Mail, Bruce joined the team at A & A Doyle in January 2022. Bruce enjoys local rugby, cricket and is president of the Galashiels Burns Club.

JANET MCKERLIE

Funeral Assistant

Originally from Warrington Janet has a nursing background. As a Registered General Nurse she has worked in hospitals, residential care homes and also with Marie Curie. Married with two sons she moved to Tweedbank in 1993 and continued with her nursing. Taking a break from nursing she took up an admin post from 2005 – 2017 locally before joining the team at A & A Doyle in early 2018

Funeralbooker Customer Champion Award

We believe that exceptional service given to families in their hour of need deserves recognition. Congratulations to A & A Doyle Ltd – Funeral Directors for winning the inaugural Funeralbooker Customer Champion Award, based on real reviews from people who have used their services.

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