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Funeral directors in Ayr

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ayr (Inbhir Àir), South Ayrshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Ayr, and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Masonhill Crematorium, 1.8 miles away. Deaths in Ayr are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Ayr

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Ayr

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 directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
M L Williams Funeral Directors0.8 miles£3,140£2,045
Peter Wilson & Sons Funeral Directors1.1 miles£2,695£1,745
Templehill Funeral Directors5.8 miles£2,795£1,745
Thomas McKellar & Sons11.1 miles£2,570—
Portland Funeral Directors11.6 miles£2,695£1,545
Paul Stevenson Funeral Directors13.3 miles—£1,785
Wm Tyre & Son Funeral Directors13.5 miles£2,695£1,545
James Dykes Funeral Service15.6 miles£2,940£2,045

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Crematoria near Ayr

Cemeteries in and near Ayr

Natural & woodland burial near Ayr

Faith & cultural funerals in Ayr

Places of worship near Ayr — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (3 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Ayr: what to do

  1. 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.
  2. Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
  3. Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. Find how to book.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).

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Funeral costs in Ayr

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 Ayr?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Ayr, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ayr?
The nearest crematorium to Ayr is Masonhill Crematorium, about 1.8 miles from the town centre. Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium (22.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ayr?
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 Ayr?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ayr 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 Ayr?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ayr 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.

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