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Funeral directors in Burntisland

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Burntisland (An t-Eilean Loisgte), Fife, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Burntisland, and 65 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kirkcaldy Crematorium, 5.6 miles away. Deaths in Burntisland are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Burntisland

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 Burntisland

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
Callum Robertson Funeral Directors4.9 miles£3,050£2,000
John Gilfillan Funeral Directors5.5 miles£2,600£1,550
Fife Funeral Services5.5 miles—£1,650
Colin Sneddon Funeral Directors5.5 miles£2,710—
Ian Johnston Funeral Directors5.8 miles£2,995£1,795
Barclays Funeral Directors6.4 miles£2,795£1,545
Barclays6.7 miles£2,795£1,545
Porteous Funeral Director6.9 miles£3,475£1,995
McGillivray's Funeral Directors7.1 miles£2,335£1,400
Benarty Funeral Directors7.5 miles—£1,850

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Crematoria near Burntisland

Cemeteries in and near Burntisland

Natural & woodland burial near Burntisland

Faith & cultural funerals in Burntisland

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh 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 (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (2 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (3 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Burntisland: 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 Burntisland

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 Burntisland?
We list 1 funeral director based in Burntisland, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 65 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Burntisland?
The nearest crematorium to Burntisland is Kirkcaldy Crematorium, about 5.6 miles from the town centre. Warriston Crematorium (6.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Burntisland?
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 Burntisland?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Burntisland is £2,335 (funeral director’s charges only) at McGillivray's 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.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Burntisland?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Burntisland, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Burntisland?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Burntisland 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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