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Funeral directors in Cumberland

There are 18 funeral directors in Cumberland, including 6 Co-op, co-operative or Dignity branches. The nearest crematorium is Carlisle Crematorium, about 12.5 miles from the centre of the area. Deaths here are registered with Cumberland register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

All funeral directors in Cumberland

Sorted by distance from the centre of Cumberland. We never rank by payment. Data checked September 2026.

Crematoria near Cumberland

Cemeteries in Cumberland

When someone dies in Cumberland

  1. Get the death confirmed — call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 if it was expected, or 999 if it was sudden.
  2. Register the death within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register.
  3. Compare two or three funeral directors above and ask for their standardised price lists.

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Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Cumberland?
We list 18 funeral directors in Cumberland.
Which crematorium is nearest to Cumberland?
Carlisle Crematorium (12.5 miles) and Distington Crematorium (17.3 miles).
How much does a funeral cost in Cumberland?
Compare funeral directors’ standardised price lists. National averages (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026): direct cremation £1,628, simple funeral £3,828.

Towns in and near Cumberland