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Funeral directors in Ardrossan

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ardrossan (Àird Rosain), North Ayrshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Ardrossan, and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium, 9.5 miles away. Deaths in Ardrossan are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Ardrossan

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 Ardrossan

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
Wm Tyre & Son Funeral Directors0.9 miles£2,695£1,545
Paul Stevenson Funeral Directors1.1 miles—£1,785
Templehill Funeral Directors8.7 miles£2,795£1,745
Thomas McKellar & Sons12.6 miles£2,570—
Portland Funeral Directors12.6 miles£2,695£1,545
Peter Wilson & Sons Funeral Directors13.5 miles£2,695£1,745
M L Williams Funeral Directors13.7 miles£3,140£2,045

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Crematoria near Ardrossan

Cemeteries in and near Ardrossan

Natural & woodland burial near Ardrossan

Faith & cultural funerals in Ardrossan

Places of worship near Ardrossan — 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 (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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Ardrossan: 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 Ardrossan

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 Ardrossan?
We list 1 funeral director based in Ardrossan, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ardrossan?
The nearest crematorium to Ardrossan is Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium, about 9.5 miles from the town centre. Masonhill Crematorium (15.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ardrossan?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. North 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 Ardrossan?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ardrossan is £2,570 (funeral director’s charges only) at Thomas McKellar & Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,300 at Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley 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 North Ayrshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ardrossan?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ardrossan 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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