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Local Independent Funeral Directors . Providing personal and professional bereavement support.

29/04/2026

STARK
Muriel
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy, on Saturday, 25th April 2026, Muriel, aged 85 years of Burntisland, originally Dunfermline, beloved wife of Davie, loving mum of Alison, David, and Gillian, also a much-loved gran, great gran, sister and aunt. She will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at Dunfermline Crematorium, on Wednesday 13th May, at 11.30am, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.

23/04/2026

Pop in tomorrow 100s of books available all 50p each. Free tea and coffee too.

17/04/2026

GRAY
Robert “Rab”
Unexpectedly at his home in Inverkeithing, on Tuesday 24th March 2026, Robert “Rab”, aged 40 years, devoted dad of Logan, cherished son of the late Lesley (Lel) and Robert Gray, loving brother of Xander and Nicola, a dear nephew, also a much-loved friend to all. He will be sadly missed.
Funeral service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Monday 27th April at 11am, to which all family and friends are welcome. Please wear something royal blue as this was Rab’s favourite colour, smart casual. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Rab may be given at the service for Andy's Man Club, if so desired.

16/04/2026

MAIN
Elaine
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy on Tuesday 7th April 2026, Elaine, aged 80 years of Burntisland, originally Edinburgh, beloved wife of Alex, loving mum of Andrew, Tim, Sarah and Zaza, devoted granny of Andrew, Alex, Christopher, Evie, Sally and Dominic. She will be sadly missed.

Funeral service at Kirkcaldy Crematorium on Thursday 30th April at 11.45am to which all family and friends are respectfully invited, at Elaine's request please wear bright colours, family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Elaine may be given at the service for the British Red Cross if so desired.

08/04/2026

GILFILLAN
Catherine (Kay)
Peacefully at Victoria Hospice Kirkcaldy, on Saturday 28th March 2026, Catherine (Kay), aged 89 years, of Burntisland, formerly Aberdour and Dunfermline, beloved wife of the late Duncan, loving mum, granma and nonna. She will be sadly missed. R.I.P.

Reception of remains at St Joseph's R. C. Church, Burntisland on Monday 20th April at 4pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday 21st April at 10.00am to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Private burial thereafter.

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.

Address

239 High Street
Burntisland
KY39AQ

Telephone

+441592871123

Website

http://rankinfuneraldirectors.com/

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