How to send a sympathy card c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors
To send a sympathy card or condolence letter to a bereaved family through Porteous Family Funeral Directors, address it to "The family of [surname]", c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors, 589 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DA. Porteous Family Funeral Directors is one of the few remaining family-run independent funeral directors in Edinburgh and the Lothians, opened in Juniper Green in 2006 and now run by two generations of the Porteous family. The funeral home forwards condolence mail to the family, so you don't need their home address — just confirm on the obituary or funeral notice that Porteous is handling the service.
Sympathy card — c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors
The family of [name] c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors 589 Lanark Road, Juniper Green Edinburgh EH14 5DA
Sympathy cards and condolence letters for a bereaved family, sent care of Porteous Family Funeral Directors. Write "The family of" and the family's surname on the top line; the funeral home passes condolence mail on to the family.
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c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors589 Lanark Road, Juniper GreenEdinburgh, EH14 5DA
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Key facts
- Write "The family of [surname]" on the first line and "c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors" below it.
- Then the address: 589 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DA.
- The funeral home passes condolence mail on to the family, so you don't need the family's home address.
- Confirm on the obituary or funeral notice that this is the funeral home handling the service before mailing.
- A sympathy card is welcome weeks or even months after the service — there's no deadline.
- Include your full return address inside the card so the family knows who wrote.
- PostPal prints your card and mails it for you — no printer, envelope, stamps, or post office trip.
How to send your letter
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Confirm this is the funeral home handling the service
The obituary or funeral notice names the funeral home arranging things. Check it says Porteous before you send, since families sometimes use a different home than you'd expect — this is where a sympathy card is passed along to the family.
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Address it to the family, care of the funeral home
First line: "The family of" and the family's surname (for example, "The family of Smith"). Second line: c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors. Then the address: 589 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DA. The funeral home forwards condolence mail to the family, so you don't need their home address.
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Write a few words of sympathy
A short, sincere note means more than a long one — share a memory, offer comfort, or simply say you're thinking of them. Sign it with your full name so the family knows who wrote, and there's no rush: a card is welcome weeks or even months after the service. PostPal sends cards and letters, not flowers or parcels.
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Send it without a trip to the post office
Write or upload your sympathy card to PostPal with the address above prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, stamps, or post office trip, which helps when you're grieving or live far away.
Common questions
How do I send a sympathy card to a family through Porteous Family Funeral Directors?
Write "The family of" and the family's surname on the first line, "c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors" on the second line, then the address: 589 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5DA. Porteous passes condolence mail on to the family, so you don't need the family's home address. Add your own return address inside the card.
What is the mailing address for Porteous Family Funeral Directors?
c/o Porteous Family Funeral Directors, 589 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh, EH14 5DA. Porteous Family Funeral Directors is one of the few remaining family-run independent funeral directors in Edinburgh and the Lothians, opened in Juniper Green in 2006 and now run by two generations of the Porteous family. For a sympathy card, address it to the family in care of the funeral home; confirm on the obituary or funeral notice that Porteous is handling the arrangements before mailing.
Will the funeral home really pass my card to the family?
Yes — funeral homes routinely collect sympathy cards and condolence mail and pass them to the bereaved family, which is why sending a card care of the home is a normal and respectful thing to do when you don't have the family's address. Addressing it to "The family of [surname]" helps staff match it to the right service.
How long after the funeral can I still send a card?
There's no deadline. A sympathy card is welcome weeks or even months after the service — many families appreciate hearing from people once the initial rush has passed. If it's well after the funeral, the family's own home address may be surer, but a card care of Porteous will still be forwarded.
How do I mail a sympathy card to Porteous Family Funeral Directors without a printer?
Write or upload your card to PostPal with the address prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, stamps, or post office trip. It's an easy way to send condolences when you can't attend in person.
Sources
Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.