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Funeral directors in Eltham

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

There are 7 funeral directors based in Eltham, and 207 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Eltham Crematorium, 1.3 miles away. Deaths in Eltham are registered with Greenwich register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Eltham

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 Eltham

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
Francis Chappell & Sons0.1 miles£3,495£1,645
P.L. Mulligan0.5 miles£3,650—
Nash Funerals0.6 miles£3,495£1,745
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors2.3 miles£3,495£1,645
Andrew Johnson Funeral Services2.3 miles£2,975£1,730
Andrew Johnson Funeral Services2.3 miles£2,975£1,730
Blackheath Funeral Service2.4 miles£3,545£2,040
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors2.7 miles£3,495£1,645
Francis Chappell & Sons2.8 miles£3,495£1,645
Bexley Funeral Service2.9 miles£3,545£2,040
James Harper2.9 miles£2,840—

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Crematoria near Eltham

Cemeteries in and near Eltham

Natural & woodland burial near Eltham

Faith & cultural funerals in Eltham

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

Places of worship near Eltham — 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 Eltham: 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 Greenwich register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Greenwich 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 Eltham

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 Eltham?
We list 7 funeral directors based in Eltham, 68 funeral directors within 5 miles and 207 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Eltham?
The nearest crematorium to Eltham is Eltham Crematorium, about 1.3 miles from the town centre. Hither Green Crematorium (2.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Eltham?
Contact Greenwich 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 Eltham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Eltham is £2,840 (funeral director’s charges only) at James Harper; add the crematorium fee — £1,068 at Eltham 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 Greenwich are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Eltham?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Eltham, hindu funerals in Eltham, sikh funerals in Eltham, jewish funerals in Eltham, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Eltham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Eltham 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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