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Funeral directors in Dunfermline

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Dunfermline (Dùn Phàrlain), Fife, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Dunfermline, and 24 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Dunfermline Crematorium, 2.1 miles away. Deaths in Dunfermline are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Dunfermline

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Dunfermline

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
Taylor Sullivan Funeral Directors0.4 miles£2,392—
Colin Sneddon Funeral Directors5.3 miles£2,710—
Barclays6.1 miles£2,795£1,545
John Gilfillan Funeral Directors7.0 miles£2,600£1,550
Benarty Funeral Directors7.8 miles—£1,850
Benarty Funeral Directors8.5 miles—£1,850
Bennie Robert & Sons8.9 miles£3,529£2,755
Barclays10.3 miles£2,795£1,545
Thomas Cuthell & Sons10.6 miles—£2,578.6

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Crematoria near Dunfermline

Cemeteries in and near Dunfermline

Natural & woodland burial near Dunfermline

Faith & cultural funerals in Dunfermline

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

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

Mosques (5 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 (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 →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Dunfermline: find a church in Dunfermline for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Dunfermline: 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 Dunfermline

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 Dunfermline?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Dunfermline, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 24 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Dunfermline?
The nearest crematorium to Dunfermline is Dunfermline Crematorium, about 2.1 miles from the city centre. Kirkcaldy Crematorium (12.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Dunfermline?
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 Dunfermline?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Dunfermline is £2,392 (funeral director’s charges only) at Taylor Sullivan Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,018 at Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Dunfermline, catholic funerals in Dunfermline, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Dunfermline?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Dunfermline 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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