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Roy & McIntyre Funeral Home has opened a second branch in Bannockburn to serve Stirling and its surrounding communities to compliment it’s long standing original funeral home in Glenochil, Alloa. The family-run firm says the site expands local choice while keeping its focus on dignified, personalised care. Roy & McIntyre Funeral Home is committed to being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering care, compassion, and support when it’s needed most. What the new branch offers Families can expect comfortable arrangement rooms and quiet viewing rooms for time with their loved one, alongside round-the-clock support and guidance seven days a week. Funerals are tailored to faith, culture and personal wishes, ranging from traditional religious services to contemporary celebrations of life, giving your loved one a send-off that's fitting to them. Speaking of the opening, Steven McIntyre, said: “We are honoured to to announce the opening of our new funeral home in Bannockburn, dedicated to serving the local community with compassion, dignity and care. "Our new premises offers a peaceful and respectful environment where families can find comfort and support during difficult times. With qualified experienced staff and a commitment to personalised service, we aim to guide and support every family with sensitivity and professionalism. "We understand the importance of honouring loved ones with grace, and our additional new location allows us to provide meaningful services tailor to individual needs. Thank you to the Bannockburn community for your warm welcome. We are here for you - now and always - when it matters most." Services tailored to every family The firm is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and says all its funeral directors hold the Level 4 Funeral Directing qualification from the British Institute of Funeral Directors, endorsed by the University of Greenwich. Families are assured that care, compliance, and professional standards are at the heart of each arrangement. To maintain dignity from the first transfer to the day of the funeral, the fleet includes: One hearse and two matching family limousines for funeral corteges Three discrete Ford Mondeo Hersettes for private transfers to mortuary facilities Where practical, care home transfers by traditional coffin and hearse Later life planning with Golden Charter Roy & McIntyre also works with Golden Charter to offer later life planning. Golden Charter states it has helped over one million people to plan ahead*, giving customers the personal care of a local funeral director with the security of a large provider. If peace of mind is important to you, then consider a pre-paid funeral plan. It lets you choose the funeral you want and covers of the cost of the funeral director’s services included in your plan in advance. It’s a simple, thoughtful way to plan ahead so there’s no uncertainty and fewer stressful decisions for your family later on. The Golden Charter funeral plans allow you to choose the send-off you want. From a direct cremation or burial, to a traditional funeral and service, the team can tailor a funeral plan that suits you. Here for you whenever you need them Families can arrange an appointment at either of Roy & McIntyre Funeral Home branches, or a home visit for later life planning. The Bannockburn branch can be found at 7 & 11 Main Street, or call 01786 641314. Meanwhile, the Glenochil branch can be reached on 01259 769995 or on King O'Muirs Road, FK10 3AE. To find out more, head to the Roy & McIntyre website. *As of October 2025.
