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Funeral directors in Bradford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bradford, West Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 12 funeral directors based in Bradford, and 96 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Scholemoor Crematorium, 1.9 miles away. Deaths in Bradford are registered with Bradford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bradford

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Bradford

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
D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors1.2 miles£2,695£1,545
D Walsh and Son Funeral Directors1.7 miles£2,695£1,745
Edwin Pounds & Sons Funeral Directors3.0 miles£2,485£2,100
Mahony & Ward Funeral Directors3.7 miles£2,495£1,545
Desmond Jackson Funeral Director (price list 2024)4.1 miles£1,935£1,625
Samson Bairstow and Sons4.3 miles£2,100—
Albert Pratt4.8 miles—£1,550
Arthur B Baxter Funeral Directors4.9 miles£2,595£1,545
Robson & Ellis5.1 miles£3,008—

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Crematoria near Bradford

Cemeteries in and near Bradford

Natural & woodland burial near Bradford

Faith & cultural funerals in Bradford

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

Places of worship near Bradford — 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) (3 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (7 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (5 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Bradford?
We list 12 funeral directors based in Bradford, 27 funeral directors within 5 miles and 96 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bradford?
The nearest crematorium to Bradford is Scholemoor Crematorium, about 1.9 miles from the city centre. Rawdon Crematorium (4.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bradford?
Contact Bradford 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 Bradford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bradford is £2,100 (funeral director’s charges only) at Samson Bairstow and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,171 at Scholemoor 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 Bradford are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Bradford?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Bradford, hindu funerals in Bradford, sikh funerals in Bradford, jewish funerals in Bradford, catholic funerals in Bradford, orthodox christian funerals in Bradford, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bradford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bradford 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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