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Funeral directors in Crawley

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

There are 6 funeral directors based in Crawley, and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, 2.2 miles away. Deaths in Crawley are registered with Crawley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Crawley

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 Crawley

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
Ballard & Shortall0.5 miles£3,874£1,595
Francis Chappell & Sons0.6 miles£3,195£1,645
Jordan & Sullivan Funeral Directors1.6 miles£2,520£1,950
Ballard & Shortall4.2 miles£3,874£1,595
Francis Chappell & Sons6.0 miles£3,195£1,645
J & R Matthews7.4 miles£3,195£1,745
C&T Radmall7.4 miles£2,940£2,045
Francis Chappell & A G Rice Funeral Directors7.7 miles£3,395£1,645
Paul Masson Funerals8.0 miles£3,010£2,000
Alex Jones Funeral Directors8.3 miles£3,845—
P & S Gallagher8.7 miles—£1,750
R A Brooks and Son9.0 miles£3,315—

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Crematoria near Crawley

Cemeteries in and near Crawley

Natural & woodland burial near Crawley

Faith & cultural funerals in Crawley

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

Places of worship near Crawley — 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 (2 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Crawley?
We list 6 funeral directors based in Crawley, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Crawley?
The nearest crematorium to Crawley is Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, about 2.2 miles from the town centre. Randalls Park Crematorium (15.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Crawley?
Contact Crawley 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 Crawley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Crawley is £2,520 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jordan & Sullivan Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,395 at Surrey & Sussex 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 Crawley are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Crawley?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Crawley, hindu funerals in Crawley, sikh funerals in Crawley, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Crawley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Crawley 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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