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

4.3
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Even when in the funeral home all members of staff were polite and respectful.” — Chelsea P.

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

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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 to 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
(29 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
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“The staff are so amazing. Friendly, compassionate, helpful and understanding” — Janette G.

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10. Portland Funeral Home

7.6 miles away

4.7
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“This is the second time we have used this company and can't thank them enough with their help, understanding, and care both with family and the deceased.” — Mandy B.

“The staff were all fantastic and showed great care and dignity when dealing with my mums funeral.” — Razing h.

11. Kilmarnock and District Independent Funeral Service

7.6 miles away

4.8
(8 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

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google