About Us

    About M L Williams Funeral Directors

    M L Williams Funeral Directors was established in Ayr in February 1982 when Mr Michael Leslie Williams was made redundant from large department store Affleck’s of Ayr when it closed. Mike had worked as the in-house Funeral Director in Affleck’s for 11 years. Mike continues to work today as an ambassador and mentor and his care and assistance is invaluable.

    Our friendly team at M L Williams looks after the communities of Ayr, Prestwick, Mossblown, Annbank, Drongan, Mauchline, Auchinleck, Troon, Monkton, Dalrymple, Coylton, Hollybush, Denure, Doonfoot, Alloway, Maybole Minishant and New Cumnock.

    The team at our funeral home will provide advice at every stage of the funeral planning process, and will arrange an individual and unique funeral to help you celebrate the life of your loved one.

    Here at M L Williams Funeral Directors we also offer an affordable prepaid funeral plan, Choice, so that you can arrange and pay for a funeral in advance. This will protect your family from rising costs and remove uncertainty about your wishes.

    If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Choice plan, please come and see us in any of our funeral homes, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call your local funeral home.

    Latest Reviews

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    I am writing this revue as Rosemary Trayner My husband died on 18th October and Rachael at ML Williams did everything for me. I couldn’t have had better service it was second to none. Thank you.…

    Rosemary Pollock

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    The support and practical help given to arrange such a sad occasion was excellent. Every request was dealt with efficiently and sympathetically. Each member of the team was kind, patient and helpful in providing all we needed as a family to celebrate our loved one's…

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    I was made to feel at ease straightaway by Rachel Hannan, the funeral director. She is polite, warm, and very respectful. She guided me through the procedure after my husband passed away and I trusted her professionalism. I was given all the time I needed,…

    Lesley Adams

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    My Family and I would like to thank Aileen Armitt for her kindness and help arranging my Late Husband's funeral. Aileen was very professional and organised everything for us. Would highly recommend M L Williams funeral directors. thank you..…

    Jane Shaw

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    I would highly recommend M L WILLIAMS. My family have used their services since 1999, for three close family members. When my husband passed, in April 2025, I had no hesitation, in contacting them again. LEIGH was our funeral arranger. She was absolutely wonderful. Kind,…

    Vivienne Piccinni

    Much Loved

    The team made a very difficult time much easier. They were courteous and understanding and took me through the various points that needed to be considered with minimum fuss. It was a great help to have everything taken care of sensitively and professionally.

    Eileen Duncan

    Much Loved

    My stepdad died in November and his cremation was handled with the utmost respect and dignity. We only required a small service but it was such a lovely service. Everyone we dealt with was so lovely. My mum has already said when her time comes…

    Helen Ballantyne

    Much Loved

    First class service. Staff were kind, considerate and very helpful throughout the process. Arrangements were spot on in terms of viewing and at church and Cemetery. Leigh and Aileen made sure that everything went to plan. Aileen directed proceedings in a sympathetic and skilful manner.

    Iain Mitchell

    Much Loved

    I cannot thank Aileen and all the staff at ML Williams enough. The support, guidance and compassion they have provided to myself and my family in a time of need will never be forgotten.

    Stephanie Wilson

    Much Loved

    have used m l williams for both my dad and my mums funerals and have had excellent service both times. helped with all aspects especially with dads when it was first funeral we had to organise. took us through everything with care and respect.…

    denise hogg

    Meet the Team

    Aileen Armitt

    Funeral Director

    Aileen joined the ML Williams team in September 2019, but has been a part of Funeral Partners since 2011 in various roles.
    As a Funeral Director, Aileen’s aim is to help families through the difficult task of arranging a funeral and thereby ensuring they receive an excellent service throughout the whole process.

    Pauline Ower

    Funeral Manager

    Pauline has been working in the funeral industry for coming up to 18 years now, she joined Funeral Partners in July 2022 and is the Funeral Manger of 3 branches: James Dykes, ML Williams and John Roach. Caring for families, their loved ones and her staff are always Pauline’s priority, making sure that they are all treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Family means everything to her, and she spends all her spare time with family & friends.

    Rachel Hannan

    Funeral Director

    Rachel joined the team in 2023. As a Funeral Director, Rachel strives to assist families through these difficult times whilst showing the upmost care and compassion.

    Leigh Crawley

    Administrator/Funeral Arranger

    Leigh joined the team in August 2018.
    She previously worked with vulnerable adults for 14 years.
    Leigh is a Mum of three young children, who in her spare time, enjoys family days out and making memories for her children.

    Euan Leckie

    Funeral Service Operative

    Euan started working in the funeral industry in August 2014, joining the ML Williams team in July 2015, after 12 years in hospitality.
    He takes great pride in delivering an excellent service for people at a difficult time.
    He is a keen ice hockey fan, playing for a local team.
    He enjoys watching a wide range of sports and spending time with his children.

    David

    Funeral Service Operative

    David has been with ML Williams since January 2012.

    He is passionate about caring for families and their lost loved ones at difficult times.

    David takes great pride in his work, which also includes looking after the company vehicles.

    In his spare time, he enjoys spending weekends with his young daughter.

    Alan Hetherington

    Funeral Service Operative

    Alan joined the ML Williams team in April 2020 after retiring from Police Scotland having served for 30 years.
    He is a great believer in treating people the way he would expect to be treated, showing care and compassion.
    In his spare time, he is a keen road cyclist.

    Leeanne McClelland

    Funeral Arranger

    Leeanne joined the team in 2024. As a Funeral Arranger, Leeanne takes pride in helping families through these hard times while treating them with the upmost care and respect.

    In her spare time, she like to go on days out and spending time with her 2 children.

    Morgan

    Funeral Service Operative

    Morgan joined funeral partners as a casual FSO in June 2016 before progressing to a full time position in 2020. Morgan takes great pride in caring for deceased and they’re loved ones at their time of need. In his spare time, Morgan enjoys travelling and cinema being a member of Ayr Film Society.

    Our Values

    Pride

    We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

    Helping People

    Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends.

    We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.

    Respect for everyone

    We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

    Professional Standards

    We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.

    Accept responsibility

    We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

    Partnership

    We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 01292 262 277 visit branch or arrange a home visit