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Funeral directors in Brighouse

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Brighouse, and 72 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Huddersfield Crematorium, 1.5 miles away. Deaths in Brighouse are registered with Calderdale register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Brighouse

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 Brighouse

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
Charles Wood Funeral Directors0.5 miles£2,995£1,545
D.J. Screen & Sons0.5 miles£2,195—
Amanda Dalby Funeral Services3.0 miles£3,000£2,000
D.J. Screen and Sons3.0 miles£2,195—
Halifax Chapel of Repose3.4 miles£3,275£2,680
Highfield Funeral Directors3.7 miles£2,995£1,645
Lawrence Funeral Directors3.9 miles£2,895£1,745
Huddersfield Funeral Home4.3 miles£3,140£2,100
The Taylor Funeral Service5.0 miles£3,275£2,705
D Walsh & Son Funeral Directors5.2 miles£2,695£1,545
Samson Bairstow and Sons5.4 miles£2,100—

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Crematoria near Brighouse

Cemeteries in and near Brighouse

Natural & woodland burial near Brighouse

Faith & cultural funerals in Brighouse

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

Places of worship near Brighouse — 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 (6 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 Brighouse: find a church in Brighouse for a funeral service

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

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

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 Brighouse?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Brighouse, 24 funeral directors within 5 miles and 72 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Brighouse?
The nearest crematorium to Brighouse is Huddersfield Crematorium, about 1.5 miles from the town centre. Park Wood Crematorium (2.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Brighouse?
Contact Calderdale 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 Brighouse?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Brighouse is £2,100 (funeral director’s charges only) at Samson Bairstow and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £980 at Huddersfield 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 Calderdale are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Brighouse?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Brighouse, sikh funerals in Brighouse, buddhist funerals in Brighouse, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Brighouse?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Brighouse 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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