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Funeral directors in Methil

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Methil (Meadhchill), Fife, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Methil, and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kirkcaldy Crematorium, 7.0 miles away. Deaths in Methil are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.

Funeral directors in and near Methil

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 Methil

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 Directors6.4 miles£2,995£1,795
Fife Funeral Services6.6 miles—£1,650
Callum Robertson Funeral Directors7.7 miles£3,050£2,000
Callum Robertson Funeral Directors7.8 miles£3,050£2,000
Benarty Funeral Directors12.0 miles—£1,850
John Gilfillan Funeral Directors12.1 miles£2,600£1,550
Benarty Funeral Directors12.2 miles—£1,850
Colin Sneddon Funeral Directors13.7 miles£2,710—

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Crematoria near Methil

Cemeteries in and near Methil

Natural & woodland burial near Methil

Faith & cultural funerals in Methil

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Bahá’í centres (1 nearby)

Bahá’í funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 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 Methil: 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 Methil

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 Methil?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Methil, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Methil?
The nearest crematorium to Methil is Kirkcaldy Crematorium, about 7.0 miles from the town centre. Brewsterwells Crematorium (9.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Methil?
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 Methil?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Methil 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 Methil?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Methil 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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