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Funeral directors in Buckhaven

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Buckhaven, Fife, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Buckhaven itself, and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kirkcaldy Crematorium, 5.9 miles away. Deaths in Buckhaven are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Buckhaven

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Buckhaven

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
Ian Johnston Funeral Directors5.2 miles£2,995£1,795
Fife Funeral Services5.4 miles—£1,650
Callum Robertson Funeral Directors6.6 miles£3,050£2,000
Callum Robertson Funeral Directors7.2 miles£3,050£2,000
John Gilfillan Funeral Directors11.0 miles£2,600£1,550
Benarty Funeral Directors11.2 miles—£1,850
Benarty Funeral Directors11.4 miles—£1,850
Colin Sneddon Funeral Directors12.6 miles£2,710—

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Crematoria near Buckhaven

Cemeteries in and near Buckhaven

Natural & woodland burial near Buckhaven

Faith & cultural funerals in Buckhaven

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Bahá’í centres (1 nearby)

Bahá’í funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (6 nearby)

Catholic 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 →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian 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 →

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

When someone dies in Buckhaven: 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 · Fife Council bereavement services.
  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).

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Buckhaven

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 Buckhaven?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Buckhaven, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Buckhaven?
The nearest crematorium to Buckhaven is Kirkcaldy Crematorium, about 5.9 miles from the town centre. Brewsterwells Crematorium (10.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Buckhaven?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. Fife 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 Buckhaven?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Buckhaven is £2,600 (funeral director’s charges only) at John Gilfillan Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,018 at Kirkcaldy 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 Fife are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Buckhaven?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Buckhaven 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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