Rankin Funeral Directors

05/04/2026

We have just been notified that we are finalists in the Funeral Awards 2026 in two separate categories. We pride yourselves on our personal care and attention to detail, helping each and every family that entrust us with the care of their loved ones, along with the other funeral services we provide. It is very humbling that we have been put forward for these awards.
But sadly we will be unable to attend the event.

04/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who kindly donated Easter Eggs and money donations to purchase Easter Eggs for our 2026 collection. As you can see when had an amazing amount of Eggs, which was such a tempting sight!! We were able to donate to all the children at Burntisland Nursery, Burntisland PlayGroup and Starley Hall School. Over 150 Eggs Thank you all again for your kindness and support.

03/04/2026

We at Rankin Funeral Directors are pleased to announce the completion of the renovations and upgrading of our service room. We are delighted with how it has turned out.

01/04/2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ARNOLD
Richard

Jackie and the family of the late Richard Arnold would like to thank all relatives’ friends and neighbours for the many cards, messages and kind words received after their sad loss.
Grateful thanks to Clive Shaw trucking for the stunning American Truck Hearse, special thanks to Craig Adamson for his fitting tribute. Sincere thanks to Darren Rankin of Rankin funeral Directors for his personal care with the funeral arrangements and to The Dean Park Hotel for their superb hospitality. Lastly thank you to all who paid their last respects at the Crematorium and who generously donated to the collection for the British Heart Foundation which amounted to £631.10.

28/03/2026

LAWSON
James “Jim”

Unexpectedly at his home in Kinghorn, on Sunday 15th March 2026, James “Jim”, aged 80 years, loving dad of Carla and the late Chris, devoted grandad of Viki, Page, Courteney, Ellie and Alex, also a dear brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Friday 10th April at 11am, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jim may be given at the service for Cancer Research if so desired.

26/03/2026

NORTH
David

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 David Aged 85 Years of Burntisland, (Former proprietor of The Inchview Hotel and The Old Rectory) beloved husband of Gareth, loving father of Hamish, Emma and the late Erica, loved father in law of Angela and Ian, devoted papa of Archie, Robbie Anna and Jaime, dear brother of Frankie, Mike and the late Graham. He will be sadly missed

Funeral service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Thursday 2nd April at 11am to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of David may be given at the service for a charity close to the family’s heart.

24/03/2026

SCOTT
Alexander (Alex)
Peacefully at Lindsay House Care Home, Lumphinnans, on Sunday 22nd March 2026, Alexander (Alex) aged 87 years of Rosyth and Burntisland, beloved husband of the late June, loving father of Jane, Gordon and Mary, dear step grandad of Lisa and Jamie. He will be sadly missed
Funeral service at Rankin Funeral Directors Service Room, 239 High Street Burntisland, on Tuesday 7th April, at 10.15 am to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, thereafter to Burntisland Cemetery for 11am.

24/03/2026

PAXTON
Jean

Peacefully at Victoria Hospice Kirkcaldy on Sunday 22nd March 2026, Jean aged 65 years of Burntisland, loving mum of Chris, Jamie, Ian and Kelly, devoted gran to her 12 grandchildren, beloved partner of Chris, dear sister of Marion and the late Tommy, William, Jimmy and Stewart . She will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at Rankin Funeral Directors Service Room 239 High Street Burntisland, on Monday 6th April at 10.15am, to which all family and friends are welcome, thereafter to Burntisland Cemetery for 11am. Donations in memory of Jean may be given at the service for the Victoria Hospice if so desired.

24/03/2026

BAIRD
James (Jim)

Suddenly at his home in Burntisland on Tuesday 10th March 2026, James "Jim" aged 77 years formerly Rosyth, beloved husband of Moira, loving dad of Kevin and father-in-law of Kay, devoted grandad of Jessica and Alexander, also a dear brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at Dunfermline Crematorium on Friday 3rd April at 11.30am, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jim may be given at the service for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland if so desired.

21/03/2026

PLEWS
Kenny “Ken”

Very peacefully after a short illness at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on Tuesday
17th March 2026, Kenny (Ken) aged 63 years, loving husband of Simon, beloved son of the late Edna and Alan Plews. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.

Kenny didn’t want a Funeral Service; a private cremation will take place. Any family and friends wishing to say their goodbyes to Kenny, will be more than welcome to visit him as he lies in state (Closed Coffin) at Rankin Funeral Directors, 239 High Street, Burntisland, KY3 9AQ on Saturday 28th March, from 10 till 1.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date and will be announced in due course.

11/03/2026

06/03/2026

ALLINGHAM
William (Billy)

Peacefully at his home in Burntisland, on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, William (Billy) aged 71 years, formerly of Mid Calder, beloved husband of Jean, loving dad of Euan and Kirsty, also a much-adored grandad. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service at Rankin Funeral Directors Service Room, 239 High Street, Burntisland, KY3 9AQ on Thursday 19th March, at 10.15am, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, thereafter to Burntisland Cemetery for 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Billy may be given at the service for the Marie Curie, if so desired.