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Funerals

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Losing someone is never easy. At The Waterside Hotel, we offer a calm, dignified, and welcoming setting for funeral teas, wakes, and celebrations of life. With stunning coastal views, private event spaces, and caring service, we aim to help families create meaningful tributes in Ayrshire.

Spaces for Funeral Gatherings

At The Waterside, we offer a choice of elegant spaces to suit gatherings of all sizes.

Ailsa Lounge – an intimate and welcoming setting, ideal for smaller groups and private family gatherings.

Kyle Suite – a spacious and stylish suite, perfect for larger celebrations of life, accommodating up to 240 guests with flexible layouts for dining, tributes, and receptions.

Private Gardens – beautifully landscaped outdoor space with uninterrupted views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, providing a serene backdrop for reflection.

Whether you’re planning a quiet gathering with close family or a larger memorial with extended friends and community, our spaces can be tailored to your wishes.

Spaces for Funeral Gatherings

At The Waterside, we offer a choice of elegant spaces to suit gatherings of all sizes.

Ailsa Lounge – an intimate and welcoming setting, ideal for smaller groups and private family gatherings.

Kyle Suite – a spacious and stylish suite, perfect for larger celebrations of life, accommodating up to 240 guests with flexible layouts for dining, tributes, and receptions.

Private Gardens – beautifully landscaped outdoor space with uninterrupted views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, providing a serene backdrop for reflection.

Whether you’re planning a quiet gathering with close family or a larger memorial with extended friends and community, our spaces can be tailored to your wishes.

Sample Funeral Tea Packages

All packages include tea & coffee, freshly baked items, and a warm welcome.

Optional upgrades such as hot sit down meals, wine, or special dietary options are available.

Package Price menu
Selection 1 £14.95pp Selection of sandwiches, hot sausage rolls, scones with jam & cream, homemade shortbread, tea & coffees
Selection 2 £17.95pp As above with homemade soup of the day and crusty rolls
Selection 3 £20pp Choice of two hot dishes; Fillet of salmon or Braised Scotch beef, served with tea and coffee
Selection 3 £21.95pp Choice of two starters; Soup of the Day or Chicken Live Pate plus two main courses; Fillet of salmon or Braised Scotch beef. Served with tea and coffee.

LOCATION & ACCESS

Where We Are & How to Find Us

  • Address: Ardrossan Road, West Kilbride, KA23 9NG

  • Close to: communities including Largs, Seamill, West Kilbride, Ardrossan, Irvine and Saltcoats, Ayrshire

  • Approx. 20 minutes / 11 miles from Clyde Coast and Garnock Valley Crematorium (Largs)

  • Approx. 17 minutes / 13 miles from Holmsford Bridge Crematorium (Dreghorn)
  • Free on-site parking, coach drop-off point, step-free access

FAQ’s

We understand that you may have many questions when arranging a celebration of life. Here are responses to frequently asked ones to help you plan with confidence.

Either is fine — we work with funeral directors, or you can deal with us directly.

We ask for initial details when you enquire, and final numbers 48 hours before.

We offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options, as well as adjustments for other allergies.

Yes — we have screens, projectors/sound available, just let us know in advance.

We have several suitable spaces from more intimate gatherings to larger funeral teas for up to 240 people.

We have free on-site parking, disabled car parking spaces, ramp access to the Kyle Suite and step free access once inside.

Funeral Enquiry

If you have any questions relating to funeral teas or celebrations of life at our hotel, please get in touch with a member of our events team using the form below. We will quickly respond to discuss your requirements.

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