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Funeral directors in Bedford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bedford, Bedfordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Bedford, and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Oakfield Gardens Crematorium, 8.7 miles away. Deaths in Bedford are registered with Bedford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bedford

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Bedford

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
Molyneaux Jones0.3 miles£2,400£1,295
Clarabut and Plumbe0.4 miles£2,795£1,545
Shires Funeral Directors1.3 miles£3,635£1,595
A L & G Abbott Funeral Directors1.5 miles£2,760—
Haseldine Funeral Services7.2 miles£1,885£1,150
G & H Seamer7.7 miles£2,814.83—
Woodman & Son9.2 miles£2,795£1,645
Serenity Funeral Services9.5 miles—£1,295
Benedict funeral directors Houghton Regis11.4 miles£2,425.01£1,500
Regency Funeral Directors11.6 miles£2,590£1,630
E H Crouch13.2 miles£3,395£1,745

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Crematoria near Bedford

Cemeteries in and near Bedford

Natural & woodland burial near Bedford

Faith & cultural funerals in Bedford

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Bedford: find a church in Bedford for a funeral service · prayer times in Bedford for janazah

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

When someone dies in Bedford: 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 Bedford register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Bedford Council bereavement services.
  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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Bedford

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 Bedford?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Bedford, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bedford?
The nearest crematorium to Bedford is Oakfield Gardens Crematorium, about 8.7 miles from the town centre. Nene Valley Crematorium (14.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bedford?
Contact Bedford 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 Bedford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bedford is £1,885 (funeral director’s charges only) at Haseldine Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,075 at Oakfield Gardens 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 Bedford are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Bedford?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Bedford, hindu funerals in Bedford, sikh funerals in Bedford, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bedford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bedford 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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