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Funeral directors in East Finchley

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in East Finchley, Greater London, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 7 funeral directors based in East Finchley, and 200 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is St Marylebone Crematorium, 0.9 miles away. Deaths in East Finchley are registered with Barnet register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near East Finchley

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

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Compare funeral director prices near East Finchley

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
Leverton's Funeral Directors (price list 2024)0.5 miles£3,660£1,445
J. H. Kenyon1.7 miles£3,495£1,745
W. Nodes Funeral Services2.0 miles£3,295£1,645
Kelly of Mill Hill2.0 miles£3,495£1,745
Stevens and Son Funeral Services2.1 miles£2,600£1,300
William Beckett2.2 miles£3,295£1,645
Samual Gumbs Funeral Directors2.3 miles—£1,500
W Nodes Funeral Directors2.4 miles£3,295£1,645
J.H. Kenyon2.4 miles£3,795£1,645
LDC Funeral Services Ltd.2.6 miles£3,770—
James Crook Funeral Directors4.0 miles£3,295£1,645

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Crematoria near East Finchley

Cemeteries in and near East Finchley

Natural & woodland burial near East Finchley

Faith & cultural funerals in East Finchley

Places of worship near East Finchley — 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) (8 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (3 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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
Simple funeral in London£4,897

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 East Finchley?
We list 7 funeral directors based in East Finchley, 50 funeral directors within 5 miles and 200 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to East Finchley?
The nearest crematorium to East Finchley is St Marylebone Crematorium, about 0.9 miles from the town centre. Islington Crematorium (0.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in East Finchley?
Contact Barnet 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 East Finchley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near East Finchley is £2,600 (funeral director’s charges only) at Stevens and Son Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £930 at St Marylebone 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, rising to around £4,897 in London. Crematorium and burial fees in Barnet are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in East Finchley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near East Finchley 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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