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

North Ayrshire

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the North 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 North Ayrshire

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. A W Blair and Sons

9.2 miles away

4.9
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The son is outstanding. Very well handled. Well done” — Yvonne G.

“The son is outstanding. Very well handled. Well done ✅” — Yvonne G.

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2. Co-op Funeralcare

12.1 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“She carefully explained clearly all the details of the plan and left me feeling confident that all will be sympathetically taken care of when the time comes.” — Matthew S.

“Difficult time for the family but thanks to the CO OP the perfect send off for my dad. Professionalism from start to finish and I cannot praise the guys at Kilwinning highly enough.” — Richard S.

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3. R B Steele Funeral Directors

12.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“RB Steele arranged funerals for 3 of my family members. They treat the dead with dignity and respect.” — Mama C.

“Ruth knew when I wasn't ready the first time to get organized for the arrangements for my mum. Outstanding and very professional, put me at ease making it easier to accept my grieving.” — weexkelz 1.

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4. Co-op Funeralcare

13.2 miles away

3.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service from Dalry parlour, many thanks to Colin Kilgour.” — Fred A.

“Having lost our mother just before Christmas, we were really pleased with the service received by the Co-Op staff to support us through a difficult time, ensuring that the funeral and service happened between Christmas and New Year.” — Alastair S.

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5. Co-op Funeralcare

13.3 miles away

3.9
(29 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The staff, Declan and the team were wonderful. Helping us through the process, shaping and conducting the service. Everyone treated us with empathy and dignity. They all made a difficult time easier to navigate.” — Leslie M.

“From our first meeting with Nanette she was so helpful, warmly and caring with all our arrangements, can't thank her and staff for their service.” — Amanda

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6. R B Steele Funeral Directors

13.5 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

Family-owned independent funeral directors serving Irvine and North Ayrshire for over 40 years, available 24/7.

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7. Templehill Funeral Service

13.8 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“First class service from the start till the finish - very pleased and impressed with the standard of service given.” — Jim B.

“Very friendly and welcoming staff who couldn't have been kinder or more helpful. They provided us with a beautiful and fitting service for our mother.” — Donna M.

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8. Troon Funeralcare

13.9 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They provided me with contact all of the time and legal and bereavement resources when required.” — Zoe R.

“Nothing was too much trouble & I felt very confident that my dad's last wishes would be executed.” — Fiona G.

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9. William Tyre and Son

14.4 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Ross was professional and extremely considerate to our needs. He guided us through every step, dealing with any concerns we had with great efficiency.” — S C.

“Andy at William Tyres in Largs made organising my Dad's funeral much easier than I had thought it would be and was there to answer all our questions. A very professional service with great compassion.” — Moira U.

10. Alexander McNab and Son

16.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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11. Kilbirnie Funeralcare

16.3 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“At a difficult time Nanette was helpful and kept me up to date on the process from start to finish. I have no hesitation recommending Kilbirnie Co-op to anyone needing to arrange a funeral.” — J M.

“Kilbirnie co-op funeralcare were absolutely amazing so thoughtful and very much respectful of Robert's wishes ❤️” — Ellen B.

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12. Co-op Funeralcare

17.0 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We were so well cared for from the first time we contacted them till everything was completed. All the staff we had dealings with were 1st class. Nothing big or small was a bother to them. We could not have asked for a better service at this very sad time.” — George J.

“I was able to make all the arrangements over the phone with Karen who guided me through the process step by step. On the day the funeral director, the staff at the care centre also offered the same standard of support which made the whole event just perfect.” — Fiona M.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    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
    in the last week
    5

    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    5

    One phone and Brendan at the Co-op Funeral home in Hunstanton took over and dealt with everything. Such a relief. Brendan kept us informed at every stage. Louise the celebrant was…

    Lisa Walker via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

    janice valvona via Google
    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

    tracey williams via Google
    5

    Just like to say again a BIG thank you for your service,. From the day we stepped into D A Lindsay & sons Funeral directors, we felt at ease going though the process of sending mu…

    Peter Hoyte via Google
    5

    After the loss of our daughter Mona, born sleeping at 18 weeks, Dan, Paul and the team at LDC cared for her and for us with such kindness, respect and dignity. After a loss, it’s…

    Yusa Minto via Google