Funeral Costs in Kirkcaldy
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Kirkcaldy. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,550
- Lowest direct cremation
- £1,100
- Median attended funeral
- £3,070
- Lowest attended funeral
- £2,600
- Funeral directors compared
- 13
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at Rankin Funeral Directors
FD charges only
at Fife Funeral Services
13 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Kirkcaldy costs £1,550. The median attended funeral is £3,070 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 13 published price lists from 13 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 13 Kirkcaldy providers
- Direct cremation · n=13
- £1,550median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=12
- £3,070median
Typical £1,240–£1,950 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,100–£1,995
Lowest at Rankin Funeral Directors
Typical £2,999–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £2,600–£3,265
Lowest at Fife Funeral Services
Kirkcaldy vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Kirkcaldy median | UK median | Kirkcaldy vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,550 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £3,070 | £2,890 | 6% above UK average |
Direct cremation range in Kirkcaldy: £1,100 to £1,995.
Cheapest funeral directors in Kirkcaldy for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Kirkcaldy.
- 1.Rankin Funeral Directors£1,100
- 2.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 3.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
- 4.Lochgelly Funeralcare£1,240
- 5.Denbeath Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Kirkcaldy
- Funeral directors indexed
- 13
- Independent vs chain
- 11 / 2
- Published-price coverage
- 100%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
13 of 13 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Kirkcaldy
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,070
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,550
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,600
- Professional fee
- £900
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Ian Johnston
Johnstone Funeral Directors 142n St. Clair Street, KIRKCALDY, FIFE · KY1 2BZ
Independent / unclassified
1.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,795
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,995
- Professional fee
- £995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Callum Robertson Funeral Directors
The Funeral Home 1 Brodick Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife · KY2 6EY
Independent
1.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,950
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,000
- Professional fee
- £1,200
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
4.5 mi
verified 1 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,100
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
5.9 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,550
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,700
- Professional fee
- £1,200
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Crosbie Matthew Funeral Directors Ltd - Glenrothes
6 Church Street, Glenrothes, Fife · KY7 5ND
Independent
6.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,070
- Professional fee
- £1,195
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Callum Robertson Funeral Directors - Glenrothes
266 High Street Leslie, Glenrothes, Fife · KY6 3AF
Independent
6.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,950
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,000
- Professional fee
- £1,200
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
7.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Compare specific funeral types in Kirkcaldy
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Kirkcaldy?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Kirkcaldy?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Kirkcaldy is £3,070 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Kirkcaldy?
The median direct cremation in Kirkcaldy is £1,550 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £1,100 to £1,995.
Which funeral director in Kirkcaldy publishes the lowest price?
Rankin Funeral Directors publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Kirkcaldy at £1,100. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Kirkcaldy more expensive than the UK average?
Kirkcaldy’s median direct cremation (£1,550) is in line with UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.