Alexander Muir Funeral Directors
0.2 milesCastlemains Ave, Cumnock, KA18 4NF
Funeral directors in New Cumnock
Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in New Cumnock (Cumnag Nuadh), East Ayrshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.
There is 1 funeral director based in New Cumnock, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Masonhill Crematorium, 16.4 miles away. Deaths in New Cumnock are registered with any registration office in Scotland, within 8 days of the death.
Funeral directors in and near New Cumnock
Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .
Co-op Funeralcare
5.1 miles44 Glaisnock St, Cumnock, KA18 1BY
Co-op Funeralcare
Wilson & Drury Funerals
11.4 miles11 Kilmarnock Rd, Mauchline, KA5 5DB
James Dykes Funeral Service
15.7 miles85 Main St, Newmilns, KA16 9DG
£2,940 attended funeral £2,045 direct cremation from their price list
Dovetail Funeral Services
17.9 miles4 Burns Statue Square, Ayr, KA7 1SW
Fosters Funeral Directors Ayr
17.9 miles2-6 Burns Statue Square, Ayr, KA7 1UP
Peter Wilson & Sons Funeral Directors
18.1 milesAyr, KA8 8LQ
£2,695 attended funeral £1,745 direct cremation from their price list
M L Williams Funeral Directors
18.1 miles1b Falkland Park Rd, Ayr, KA8 8LL
£3,140 attended funeral £2,045 direct cremation from their price list
Armours Funeral Service
18.2 miles99 Main Street, Ayr, KA8 8BU
The Co-operative Funeralcare
18.2 milesPrestwick, KA9 1PB
Co-op Funeralcare
Bennetts
18.3 milesPrestwick, KA9 9AQ
Thomas McKellar & Sons
19.0 milesKilmarnock, KA1 3HU
£2,570 attended funeral from their price list
Co-op Funeralcare
19.3 miles118 John Finnie St, Kilmarnock, KA1 1BB
Co-op Funeralcare
Portland Funeral Directors
19.4 miles6 Union St, Kilmarnock, KA3 1AW
£2,695 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
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Fosters Funeral Directors
19.4 miles96-106 Portland St, Kilmarnock, KA3 1AA
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The Co-operative Funeralcare
19.6 milesMaybole, KA19 7JA
Co-op Funeralcare
Ayrshire Simple Funerals
19.8 miles2 Montgomery Pl, Kilmarnock, KA3 1JB
Co-op Funeralcare
20.1 miles54 Waterside St, Strathaven, ML10 6AW
Co-op Funeralcare
Co-op Funeralcare
20.5 miles65 Abbeygreen, Lanark, ML11 0EF
Co-op Funeralcare
Armours Funeral Service
21.5 milesTroon, KA10 6BE
The Co-operative Funeralcare
21.5 milesTroon, KA10 6BE
Co-op Funeralcare
Templehill Funeral Directors
21.6 milesTroon, KA10 6AT
£2,795 attended funeral £1,745 direct cremation from their price list
Thomas McKellar & Sons
23.6 milesStewarton, KA3 5BS
Balmoral Funeral Directors
24.0 miles21 Townhead, Irvine, KA12 0BL
A & I Inglis Funeral Directors
24.1 miles54 Townhead, Irvine, KA12 0BE
Blades Family Funeral Directors
24.3 miles166 High St, Irvine, KA12 8AN
Co-op Funeralcare
24.4 miles16 Quarry Rd, Irvine, KA12 0TH
Co-op Funeralcare
Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care
24.8 milesStrathcona Ln, Glasgow, G75 0BH
£1,950 attended funeral from their price list
Compare funeral director prices near New Cumnock
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 director | Distance | Attended funeral | Direct cremation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Dykes Funeral Service | 15.7 miles | £2,940 | £2,045 |
| Peter Wilson & Sons Funeral Directors | 18.1 miles | £2,695 | £1,745 |
| M L Williams Funeral Directors | 18.1 miles | £3,140 | £2,045 |
| Thomas McKellar & Sons | 19.0 miles | £2,570 | — |
| Portland Funeral Directors | 19.4 miles | £2,695 | £1,545 |
| Templehill Funeral Directors | 21.6 miles | £2,795 | £1,745 |
| Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care | 24.8 miles | £1,950 | — |
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Crematoria near New Cumnock
Masonhill Crematorium
16.4 milesAyr, KA6 6EN
South Lanarkshire Crematorium
26.6 milesGlasgow, G72 0TL
Standard cremation fee £973.61 (2026/27)
Linn Crematorium
28.3 milesLainshaw Drive, Glasgow, G45 9SP
The Hurlet Crematorium
30.2 milesBarrhead, G53 7TH
Standard cremation fee £1,150
Daldowie Crematorium
30.4 milesUddingston, G71 7RU
Holytown Crematorium
30.8 milesMotherwell, ML1 5RU
Standard cremation fee £1,195 (2026)
Cemeteries in and near New Cumnock
- New Cumnock Old Cemetery · 0.3 miles
- Cumnock Old Cemetery · 5.2 miles
Natural & woodland burial near New Cumnock
Killearn Woodland Burial Ground
45.9 milesMilngavie, G63 9NT
Faith & cultural funerals in New Cumnock
Places of worship near New Cumnock — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.
Catholic churches (1 nearby)
- St John's RC Church · 4.9 miles — 92 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock, KA18 1JU
Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)
- New Cumnock Parish Church · 0.1 miles — 15 Castle, New Cumnock, KA18 4AG
Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →
Baptist churches (1 nearby)
- New Cumnock Baptist Church · 0.5 miles — Lanehead Terrace, New Cumnock, KA18 4LH
Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)
- Spiritualis National Church · 18.9 miles
Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller
When someone dies in New Cumnock: what to do
- 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.
- Medical certificate. The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death and sends it to the registrar.
- Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. Find how to book.
- 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.
- 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).
Funeral costs in New Cumnock
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 New Cumnock?
We list 1 funeral director based in New Cumnock, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to New Cumnock?
The nearest crematorium to New Cumnock is Masonhill Crematorium, about 16.4 miles from the town centre. South Lanarkshire Crematorium (26.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in New Cumnock?
In Scotland you can register a death at any registration office, usually within 8 days. East Ayrshire 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 New Cumnock?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near New Cumnock is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hester & Lalli Independent Funeral Care. 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 East Ayrshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in New Cumnock?
Yes. Most funeral directors near New Cumnock 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.