Crematorium · Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy Crematorium

Kirkcaldy Crematorium is a crematorium in Kirkcaldy, Fife. It is the closest option for Kirkcaldy, Cardenden, Kinghorn, Glenrothes. The nearest other crematorium is Dunfermline Crematorium, 10.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Kirkcaldy, KY2 6HQ
Council area	Fife
County / area	Fife

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,018 · 45-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£509
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Fife Council Bereavement Services Price List 2026/2027 (applies to Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy crematoria). Full Service adult 18+: 20-min service within 45-min slot; incl. chapel, music, cremation, biodegradable container, scattering. Saturday/public holiday £1,527; extended/additional time £509. Direct unattended £509. Live + 28 days webcast £56. Note: fife.gov.uk blocks automated fetches; read via browser.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Kirkcaldy Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Kirkcaldy Crematorium

Kirkcaldy1.5 mi
Cardenden3.7 mi
Kinghorn4.3 mi
Glenrothes4.4 mi
Markinch5.1 mi
Lochgelly5.4 mi
Burntisland5.6 mi
Buckhaven5.9 mi
Ballingry6.4 mi
Cowdenbeath6.9 mi
Methil7 mi
Leven7.9 mi
Kelty8.1 mi
Dalgety Bay9.7 mi
Kinross10.9 mi
Inverkeithing11.3 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Kirkcaldy Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly.

How much does a cremation at Kirkcaldy Crematorium cost?

Kirkcaldy Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,018 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £509. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.