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
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Its not something we want to think about but I couldn't recommend Templehill Funeral Parlour enough for their professionalism in a time when you need it most.” — Barry N.

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

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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
(16 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.

“Both my grandparents sadly passed away barely a year apart and the respect and professionalism was more than we asked for. Thank you again for giving my grandparents the best they deserved.” — Kirsty W.

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

    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