Fosters Funeral Directors Ayr
1.7 miles2-6 Burns Statue Square, Ayr, KA7 1UP
Funeral directors in Alloway
Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Alloway (Allmhagh), South Ayrshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.
There is no funeral director listed in Alloway itself, and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Masonhill Crematorium, 2.0 miles away. Deaths in Alloway are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.
Funeral directors in and near Alloway
Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .
Dovetail Funeral Services
1.8 miles4 Burns Statue Square, Ayr, KA7 1SW
Armours Funeral Service
2.4 miles99 Main Street, Ayr, KA8 8BU
M L Williams Funeral Directors
2.8 miles1b Falkland Park Rd, Ayr, KA8 8LL
£3,140 attended funeral £2,045 direct cremation from their price list
Peter Wilson & Sons Funeral Directors
3.2 milesAyr, KA8 8LQ
£2,695 attended funeral £1,745 direct cremation from their price list
The Co-operative Funeralcare
4.5 milesPrestwick, KA9 1PB
Co-op Funeralcare
Bennetts
4.8 milesPrestwick, KA9 9AQ
The Co-operative Funeralcare
5.7 milesMaybole, KA19 7JA
Co-op Funeralcare
Armours Funeral Service
7.8 milesTroon, KA10 6BE
The Co-operative Funeralcare
7.8 milesTroon, KA10 6BE
Co-op Funeralcare
Templehill Funeral Directors
7.8 milesTroon, KA10 6AT
£2,795 attended funeral £1,745 direct cremation from their price list
Wilson & Drury Funerals
11.5 miles11 Kilmarnock Rd, Mauchline, KA5 5DB
Balmoral Funeral Directors
12.5 miles21 Townhead, Irvine, KA12 0BL
A & I Inglis Funeral Directors
12.5 miles54 Townhead, Irvine, KA12 0BE
Blades Family Funeral Directors
12.7 miles166 High St, Irvine, KA12 8AN
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Co-op Funeralcare
12.9 miles16 Quarry Rd, Irvine, KA12 0TH
Co-op Funeralcare
Thomas McKellar & Sons
13.0 milesKilmarnock, KA1 3HU
£2,570 attended funeral from their price list
Co-op Funeralcare
13.2 miles118 John Finnie St, Kilmarnock, KA1 1BB
Co-op Funeralcare
Fosters Funeral Directors
13.5 miles96-106 Portland St, Kilmarnock, KA3 1AA
Portland Funeral Directors
13.6 miles6 Union St, Kilmarnock, KA3 1AW
£2,695 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
Ayrshire Simple Funerals
13.8 miles2 Montgomery Pl, Kilmarnock, KA3 1JB
Co-op Funeralcare
14.5 miles44 Glaisnock St, Cumnock, KA18 1BY
Co-op Funeralcare
Paul Stevenson Funeral Directors
15.1 miles27-29 Chapelwell St, Saltcoats, KA21 5EB
£1,785 direct cremation from their price list
Saltcoats Funeralcare
15.2 miles16 Hamilton Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5DS
Co-op Funeralcare
Wm Tyre & Son Funeral Directors
15.3 miles2 Winton Street, 2 Winton Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5BN
£2,695 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
Co-op Funeralcare
15.6 milesUnit 1 Station Plaza, Kilwinning, KA13 6LB
Co-op Funeralcare
Co-op Funeralcare
15.8 miles12 Dalrymple St, Girvan, KA26 9AE
Co-op Funeralcare
A & I Funeral Directors
16.0 milesArdrossan, KA22 8BS
James Dykes Funeral Service
17.1 miles85 Main St, Newmilns, KA16 9DG
£2,940 attended funeral £2,045 direct cremation from their price list
Thomas McKellar & Sons
17.7 milesStewarton, KA3 5BS
Compare funeral director prices near Alloway
From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.
| Funeral director | Distance | Attended funeral | Direct cremation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M L Williams Funeral Directors | 2.8 miles | £3,140 | £2,045 |
| Peter Wilson & Sons Funeral Directors | 3.2 miles | £2,695 | £1,745 |
| Templehill Funeral Directors | 7.8 miles | £2,795 | £1,745 |
| Thomas McKellar & Sons | 13.0 miles | £2,570 | — |
| Portland Funeral Directors | 13.6 miles | £2,695 | £1,545 |
| Paul Stevenson Funeral Directors | 15.1 miles | — | £1,785 |
| Wm Tyre & Son Funeral Directors | 15.3 miles | £2,695 | £1,545 |
| James Dykes Funeral Service | 17.1 miles | £2,940 | £2,045 |
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Crematoria near Alloway
Masonhill Crematorium
2.0 milesAyr, KA6 6EN
Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium
24.8 milesLargs, KA24 5LE
Standard cremation fee £1,300 (2026)
The Hurlet Crematorium
28.3 milesBarrhead, G53 7TH
Standard cremation fee £1,150
Linn Crematorium
29.4 milesLainshaw Drive, Glasgow, G45 9SP
South Lanarkshire Crematorium
31.3 milesGlasgow, G72 0TL
Standard cremation fee £973.61 (2026/27)
Daldowie Crematorium
34.2 milesUddingston, G71 7RU
Cemeteries in and near Alloway
- Ayr Cemetery · 1.8 miles
- Secessionist Cemetery · 2.4 miles
- Wallacetown Cemetery · 2.4 miles
- Monkton & Prestwick Joint Cemetery · 5.1 miles
- Troon Cemetery · 7.6 miles
- Coilsfield Cemetery · 7.9 miles
- Tarbolton Cemetery · 7.9 miles
Natural & woodland burial near Alloway
Killearn Woodland Burial Ground
43.7 milesMilngavie, G63 9NT
Faith & cultural funerals in Alloway
Places of worship near Alloway — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.
Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)
- Holy Isle Centre · 19.1 miles
Catholic churches (5 nearby)
- Saint Paul's · 1.2 miles
- St Margaret's Cathedral · 2.2 miles
- St. Quivox Church · 4.5 miles
- Mossblown Chapel · 5.7 miles
- Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Meddan's RC Church · 7.8 miles
Church of England / Anglican churches (4 nearby)
- Castlehill Parish Church · 1.3 miles
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church · 2.0 miles — Fullarton Street, Ayr, KA7 1UB
- Dalrymple Parish Church · 2.9 miles
- St Ninain's Episcopal Church · 3.9 miles
Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)
- Alloway Church · 0.4 miles
- St Leonard's Church · 1.2 miles — St. Leonards Road, Ayr, KA7 2PT
- Auld Kirk of Ayr · 2.1 miles — Blackfriars Walk, Ayr, KA7 1TT
- Darlington New Church of Scotland · 2.3 miles — Main Street, Ayr, KA8 8BU
- St James Parish Church · 2.9 miles
Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →
Baptist churches (3 nearby)
- Ayr Baptist Church Centre · 2.0 miles — 51 Fort Street, Ayr, KA7 1DE
- Southside Christian Fellowship · 2.1 miles
- New Prestwick Baptist Church · 3.4 miles
Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)
- Riverside Evangelical Church · 2.2 miles
Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →
Salvation Army (1 nearby)
- The Salvation Army - Ayr · 2.1 miles — 59 John Street, Ayr, KA8 0BS
Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses · 2.7 miles
Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)
- Mormon Church · 1.4 miles
Other churches (5 nearby)
- St Columba Church · 1.4 miles
- Ayr Free Church Of Scotland · 2.2 miles
- Assembly Hall · 2.3 miles
- Newton On Ayr · 2.4 miles
- Newton Wallacetown Church · 2.4 miles
Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller
When someone dies in Alloway: what to do
- Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 24 on 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
- Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
- Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. Find how to book.
- Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
- Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, and funeral directors must follow a statutory code of practice (since March 2025).
Funeral costs in Alloway
Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:
| Direct cremation (unattended) | £1,628 |
|---|---|
| Simple attended funeral | £3,828 |
| Funeral with typical extras | £5,140 |
Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral
Frequently asked questions
How many funeral directors are there in Alloway?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Alloway, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Alloway?
The nearest crematorium to Alloway is Masonhill Crematorium, about 2.0 miles from the town centre. Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium (24.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Alloway?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. South Ayrshire Council runs the local registration service. Book an appointment first — you’ll need the medical certificate of cause of death, which the doctor sends to the registrar.
How much does a funeral cost in Alloway?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Alloway is £2,570 (funeral director’s charges only) at Thomas McKellar & Sons. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in South Ayrshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Alloway?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Alloway offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.
Funeral directors in nearby towns
- Ayr2.1 mi
- Prestwick4.6 mi
- Maybole5.7 mi
- Troon7.7 mi
- Mauchline11.5 mi
- Dalmellington12 mi
- Irvine12.5 mi
- Kilmarnock13.3 mi
- Cumnock14.5 mi
- Saltcoats15.1 mi