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Funeral directors in Ambleside

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ambleside, Cumbria, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Ambleside town centre, and 1 funeral director within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Beetham Hall Crematorium, 17.5 miles away. Deaths in Ambleside are registered with Westmorland and Furness register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ambleside

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Directory data refreshed .

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Compare funeral director prices near Ambleside

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director16.4 miles£1,951£1,450
Saunders and Son Funeral Directors17.5 miles—£1,395
Walkers Funeral Directors18.0 miles—£1,650
Walkers Funeral Directors Appleby21.4 miles—£1,650
F Irving & Sons22.6 miles£2,050£1,600
Alan M. Fawcett22.7 miles£2,332£1,285
Alan Fawcett23.5 miles£2,332£1,285
Bare & Torrisholme25.0 miles£2,148—

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Crematoria near Ambleside

Cemeteries in and near Ambleside

Natural & woodland burial near Ambleside

Faith & cultural funerals in Ambleside

Places of worship near Ambleside — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)
  • Hope Church · 0.1 miles — Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Ambleside: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Westmorland and Furness register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

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Funeral costs in Ambleside

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026 (published 7 January 2026 by SunLife, an insurer that also sells funeral plans). Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Ambleside?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 1 funeral director within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ambleside?
The nearest crematorium to Ambleside is Beetham Hall Crematorium, about 17.5 miles from the town centre. Eden Valley Crematorium (20.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ambleside?
Contact Westmorland and Furness register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Ambleside?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ambleside is £1,951 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,150 at Beetham Hall Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Westmorland and Furness are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ambleside?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ambleside offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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