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Funeral directors in Beccles

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Beccles, Suffolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Beccles, and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park, 2.9 miles away. Deaths in Beccles are registered with East Suffolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Beccles

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Beccles

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
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors6.4 miles£2,695£1,545
East of England Co-op Funeral Services6.5 miles£2,450—
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors7.7 miles£2,795£1,545
Murrant Family Funeral Services12.9 miles£2,350£1,399
J Gedge & Sons13.1 miles£2,500£1,500

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Crematoria near Beccles

Cemeteries in and near Beccles

Natural & woodland burial near Beccles

Faith & cultural funerals in Beccles

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)
  • Mandir · 11.6 miles — New Road, Norwich, NR13 3QE

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (6 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Beccles: find a church in Beccles for a funeral service

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When someone dies in Beccles: 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 East Suffolk 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 Beccles

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. 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 Beccles?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Beccles, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Beccles?
The nearest crematorium to Beccles is Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park, about 2.9 miles from the town centre. Gorleston Crematorium (9.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Beccles?
Contact East Suffolk 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 Beccles?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Beccles is £2,350 (funeral director’s charges only) at Murrant Family Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,149 at Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park. 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 East Suffolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Beccles?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Beccles 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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