Arranging a funeral
What is it like to arrange a funeral with Co-op Funeralcare?
Venus and Rob explain how they make families feel comfortable and cared for when they arrange a funeral with us.
Co-op Funeralcare, Ayr
7 Crown Street, Ayr, KA8 8BY
We're proud to have served our community in Ayr since the 1990s. In that time, our funeral home has helped countless families, offering the practical guidance and advice they need to arrange a fitting send off for a loved one. Whether you live in Ayr or surrounding areas like Tarbolton, Coylton, Mossblown or Annbank, no one knows the area and its people better than our team.
When you begin funeral arrangements with our team, the first thing we do is listen to you. That way we can arrange the funeral that is right for everyone. Whatever their religion or beliefs, if you're looking for something traditional or something more personal and creative, it's okay. We can make it happen, together.
You're always welcome at our Crown Street funeral home in person or just pick up the phone and chat to one of our friendly, professional team. We're here to listen, support and take you through every step.
Funeral service venue
Private space to hold a funeral, a memorial service or a celebration of life for up to 60 people. Find out more about about funeral service venues.
Remembrance room / chapel of rest
A calm and peaceful room where you can visit your loved one.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, accessible arrangement room and toilet.
All funeral directors are legally required to publish price lists for their products and services. This is to help you understand your options and compare prices between different funeral directors, because prices can vary.
You’ll need to pay 50% of the funeral cost within 2 days of making the arrangements and the rest after the funeral has taken place.
How to pay
We accept cash, credit or debit card as well as Apple Pay or Google Pay payments.
If you have an invoice, you can pay for the funeral online.
Help is available
If you need to help to pay for the funeral:
government support is available to help cover some costs
you could get a loan from our partners at Funeral Safe
Co-op Legal Services
There’s a lot of work involved in probate, but Co-op Legal Services can take care of everything for you. They’ll take a few key details from you and then they’ll handle the rest.
What is it like to arrange a funeral with Co-op Funeralcare?
Venus and Rob explain how they make families feel comfortable and cared for when they arrange a funeral with us.
Unattended
Was £1,700
£1,650 Save £50
Member Price
£1,600 Save £100
No funeral service that people attend
Cremation only
Basic coffin
No limousine
No cortege
No choice of date, time and location of funeral
Fully guaranteed to cover all crematorium fees
Attended
Was £2,995
£2,845 Save £150
Member Price
£2,795 Save £200
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Basic coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £850 towards third party fees.
Attended
Was £3,685
£3,435 Save £250
Member Price
£3,385 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £1,000 towards third party fees. We guarantee to pay the cremation fee.
Attended
Was £3,975
£3,725 Save £250
Member Price
£3,675 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
One limousine
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Attended
Was £4,160
£3,910 Save £250
Member Price
£3,860 Save £300
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood veneer coffin
Two limousines
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
You can pay in full, spread the cost over 6 or 12 months with no additional costs or monthly instalments over 2–25 years (2-5 years for Direct Cremation). There's an additional instalment charge when paying over 2-25 years and age restrictions apply.
Co-op Funeral Plans Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to sell and manage funeral plans.
On site parking: Yes
Number of spaces: 9
Designated disabled parking space: Yes
Free public car park: Yes
Street parking: Yes
parking is available at the side of the building in front of the carpet shop.
Weekend appointments for making arrangements and visiting are available by request.
Calls are answered 24 hours a day by our central care team.
View funeral notices and leave a tribute or donation in their memory
Absolutely. We arrange services in Roman Catholic churches, Church of Scotland churches and the Salvation Army, as well as non-religious ceremonies in our own chapel here on Crown Street or at the crematorium. We work with ministers, priests and celebrants across Ayr, and we'll help you shape a service that feels right for your family, whatever your faith or preference.
Absolutely, we look after families throughout Tarbolton and the surrounding area. Our Ayr funeral home serves the whole community, including Coylton, Mossblown, and Annbank, so wherever you are locally, our team is here to help. We've been part of this community since the 1990s and know these areas well, so you can trust us to provide the same care and attention no matter where you're calling from.
The first thing is to give us a call, and we'll guide you through everything from there. We'll arrange to bring your loved one into our care, help you register the death, and sit down with you to plan the funeral at a pace that feels comfortable. Our Ayr team has been doing this since the 1990s, so we know how overwhelming it can feel at first, and we'll make sure nothing is rushed or confusing.
Yes, we have a peaceful chapel of rest here on Crown Street where you can visit your loved one in private. Many families find it helpful to spend a little time together before the funeral, and you're welcome to come as often as you need. We also have our own service venue on site, so if you'd prefer a more intimate ceremony close to home rather than at a church or crematorium, that's an option too.
We work with both Masonhill and Holmsford Bridge crematoriums, and we'll talk you through which might suit your family best. On the day, we coordinate timings, make sure everyone knows where to go, and stay with you throughout the service. Many families haven't been to a crematorium before, so we explain what happens step by step so there are no surprises.