Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Largs & Surrounding Areas
Robert Rarity Funeral Services Funeral Services has provided bespoke and dignified funeral services to North Ayrshire communities since 2001. Our independent, family-owned business combines the highest professional standards with a compassionate, local approach, ensuring every family receives personalized care and support. We offer comprehensive funeral arrangements, including coffin selection, burial/cremation coordination, floral tributes, transportation, and memorial planning, with 24/7 availability to guide families through this sensitive process.Our team prioritizes transparency and thoroughness, conducting funerals with the dignity and respect this personal occasion demands. With offices in Largs, Beith, Dalry, and Skelmorlie, we serve local communities while maintaining national and international logistical expertise for repatriation or remote arrangements. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in testimonials praising our ability to create meaningful, tailored farewells that honor loved ones while supporting bereaved families.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Funeral Planning
Memorial Planning
Floral Tributes
Transportation Services
Document Assistance
Repatriation Services
Catering Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized funeral support with local expertise since 2001
- Our family-owned business provides tailored funeral arrangements with dignity
- We handle all logistics including repatriation and international arrangements
- We offer comprehensive planning services with transparent cost discussions
- Our team supports bereaved families with compassionate, thorough guidance
What people say
Care and support
Special day
Personalized arrangements
Compassionate guidance
Thorough assistance
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We coordinate complete funeral arrangements from initial consultation to final rites. Our directors guide families through legal requirements, venue selection, and service customization while offering emotional support. Services include coffin/casket selection, order-of-service printing, and catering coordination. Our 24/7 availability ensures continuous assistance during this difficult time.
Cremation Services
We arrange cremation services with personalized elements including venue selection, memorial tributes, and ash scattering ceremonies. Our team explains options for traditional or woodland cremations, handles necessary documentation, and coordinates post-cremation gatherings. We provide guidance on choosing officiants and creating meaningful non-religious humanist ceremonies.
Burial Services
Our burial services include cemetery selection, grave preparation, and traditional or eco-friendly woodland burial options. We coordinate transportation, officiant arrangements, and post-funeral gatherings. Our local knowledge ensures compliance with regional requirements while accommodating family preferences for religious or secular ceremonies.
24/7 Bereavement Support
We provide round-the-clock support for families experiencing loss, offering immediate guidance and practical assistance. Our team responds to calls at any hour to initiate arrangements, provide emotional support, and coordinate urgent logistics including out-of-hours registrations and repatriation services for deaths occurring away from home.
Memorial Planning
We create personalized memorial tributes including floral arrangements, order-of-service sheets, and commemorative items. Our directors advise on appropriate venues, catering options, and transportation choices including horse-drawn carriages or boats. We also arrange newspaper announcements and acknowledgment cards to honor the deceased's life.
People
Robert Rarity
Founder
With over two decades of experience, Robert established the funeral service to provide dignified, personalized care to local families. His leadership emphasizes compassionate support and professional excellence.
Carol Houston
Area Office Manager
Carol oversees daily operations, ensuring seamless service delivery across all locations. Her extensive experience guarantees consistent quality and compassionate support for bereaved families.
Robert Evans
Senior Funeral Director
As senior director, Robert coordinates complex arrangements with empathy and expertise, specializing in international repatriation and culturally specific funeral requirements.
William Menzies
Senior Funeral Director & Embalmer
William provides technical expertise in body preparation and preservation, combining professional skill with respectful care for the deceased and their families.
Lisa Currie
Funeral Arranger
Lisa specializes in coordinating detailed arrangements, offering compassionate guidance on service customization and documentation requirements for families in the Garnock Valley.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including cremation, burial, memorial planning, floral tributes, transportation, and documentation assistance with personalized options.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency support?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist with immediate funeral arrangements and emotional support.
Can you help with funeral costs?
We assist with Scotland's Funeral Support Payment applications and provide transparent cost discussions to help families manage expenses.
Do you handle out-of-area deaths?
Yes, we manage repatriation logistics for deaths occurring within the UK or internationally, ensuring respectful transportation and local arrangements.
What locations do you serve?
We operate from Largs, Beith, Dalry, and Skelmorlie, serving North Ayrshire, the Garnock Valley, and providing nationwide funeral coordination.
Can you accommodate special requests?
We specialize in creating bespoke funerals, including woodland burials, sea ash scattering, and unique transportation options like horse-drawn carriages.
