After a Death in East Ayrshire | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

East Ayrshire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the East Ayrshire area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near East Ayrshire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Wilson and Drury Funeral Services Ltd

0.4 miles away

4.6
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I will never be able to thank Ryan and Emma enough. Such a professional but personal service.” — Rando M.

“A very professional but personal service. My family can't thank them enough for helping us through a very difficult and upsetting time.” — V L.

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2. Thomas McKellar and Sons

5.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial from £2550 Cremation from £1695

Long-established family-run funeral directors serving Galston and East Ayrshire, offering personal 24/7 support and a range of funeral services.

3. Kilmarnock and District Independent Funeral Service

6.1 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Amazing service from Jim and staff they went above and beyond to give my dad a fantastic send off, nothing is too much trouble and for anything you require they are there to assist. Cannot thank you enough for the care and compassion shown to my mum, and the family as a whole.” — Susannah D.

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4. James Dykes Funeral Service

6.3 miles away

5
(30 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation from £1700
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“They have done funerals for both my parents within the last couple of years and I cannot find any fault in their work. Wendy and her team are exceptional.” — William

“They communicated every detail of the whole process and showed amazing commitment to our family prior to and throughout the day of my mother's funeral.” — Madge G.

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5. Cumnock Funeralcare

6.7 miles away

4.7
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We have to say a big thank you to Michael at Cumnock Coop funeral care he was brilliant couldn't do enough for us.” — Geoff R.

“Thank you to Jennifer and Michael from Coop Funeral Care in Cumnock. They looked after us so well.” — Karen C.

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6. Fosters Family Funeral Directors

6.8 miles away

3.3
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic service, a great help to our family at this sad time.” — Stewart S.

“On every occasion they have been courteous and professional, they are so helpful” — Eleanor N.

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7. Thomas McKellar and Sons

7.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

One of Ayrshire's longest-established family-run funeral directors, offering personal, caring service 24 hours a day.

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8. Thomas McKellar and Sons

7.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional service and also attentive to any requests or needs. Would highly recommend their services.” — Jamie M.

“Very professional service and also attentive to any requests or needs. Would highly recommend their services.” — Jamie M.

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9. Co-op Funeralcare

7.5 miles away

4.6
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional, considerate and planned professionally so everything was taken care of in the end. Would definitely recommend.” — Michael C.

“Lovely people who actually care and looked after us very well.” — Audrey B.

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10. Portland Funeral Home

7.6 miles away

4.7
(37 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Alan guided us through the process with dignity and compassion, helping us to make informed decisions. Nothing was too much trouble and never did we feel rushed — their attention to detail was second to none.” — Tom M.

“From the moment we called Portland we were treated with so much respect and dignity, as was our loved one. Joanne helped us select everything we needed and offered kindness during this difficult time — thank you for making such a difficult process that little bit easier.” — Lyndsey

11. Kilmarnock and District Independent Funeral Service

7.6 miles away

4.8
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The undertakers arrived, every one of the boys were absolutely brilliant.” — Lorna M.

“Truly dignified and caring.” — Robert P.

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12. Fosters Family Funeral Directors

7.7 miles away

4.7
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From start to finish they were fantastic with looking after my mum and helping me arrange everything, but also being there for comfort. I honestly could not have asked for anything better.” — Tanya R.

“Carole showed dignity and decorum throughout and was just a phone call away if a problem arose — an asset to Fosters funeral services.” — robert w.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google