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Funeral directors in Stewarton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Stewarton (Baile nan Stiùbhartach), East Ayrshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Stewarton, and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is The Hurlet Crematorium, 10.8 miles away. Deaths in Stewarton are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Stewarton

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 Stewarton

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
Portland Funeral Directors4.7 miles£2,695£1,545
Thomas McKellar & Sons5.3 miles£2,570—
James Dykes Funeral Service9.0 miles£2,940£2,045
John Roach Funeral Directors10.8 miles£2,270£2,045
Paul Stevenson Funeral Directors11.1 miles—£1,785
Templehill Funeral Directors11.1 miles£2,795£1,745
Wm Tyre & Son Funeral Directors11.3 miles£2,695£1,545

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Crematoria near Stewarton

Cemeteries in and near Stewarton

Natural & woodland burial near Stewarton

Faith & cultural funerals in Stewarton

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (1 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (4 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Stewarton: 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 Stewarton

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 Stewarton?
We list 1 funeral director based in Stewarton, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Stewarton?
The nearest crematorium to Stewarton is The Hurlet Crematorium, about 10.8 miles from the town centre. Linn Crematorium (13.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Stewarton?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. East 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 Stewarton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Stewarton is £2,270 (funeral director’s charges only) at John Roach Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,150 at The Hurlet Crematorium. 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 East Ayrshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Stewarton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Stewarton 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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