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Funeral directors in Kilsyth

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Kilsyth (Cill Saidh), North Lanarkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Kilsyth, and 39 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Falkirk Crematorium, 9.9 miles away. Deaths in Kilsyth are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Kilsyth

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 Kilsyth

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
K McMillan Family Funeral Directors (price list 2024)0.1 miles£1,685£995
J & D Lawson Funeral Directors4.4 miles£3,325£2,050
Jamie Pearson Funeral Directors4.6 miles£2,580£1,700
Donald McLaren Funeral Directors Ltd (price list 2021)7.8 miles—£2,965
Donald McLaren Family Funeral Directors (price list 2021)8.3 miles—£2,965

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Crematoria near Kilsyth

Cemeteries in and near Kilsyth

Natural & woodland burial near Kilsyth

Faith & cultural funerals in Kilsyth

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

Places of worship near Kilsyth — 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 (2 nearby)

Sikh 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 (3 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Kilsyth: 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).

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Kilsyth

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 Kilsyth?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Kilsyth, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 39 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Kilsyth?
The nearest crematorium to Kilsyth is Falkirk Crematorium, about 9.9 miles from the town centre. Glasgow Crematorium (10.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Kilsyth?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. North Lanarkshire 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 Kilsyth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Kilsyth is £2,580 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jamie Pearson Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,180.3 at Falkirk 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 Lanarkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Kilsyth?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Kilsyth, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Kilsyth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Kilsyth 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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