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Funeral directors in Farnham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Farnham, Surrey, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Farnham, and 37 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Rushmoor Crematorium, 2.6 miles away. Deaths in Farnham are registered with Waverley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Farnham

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 Farnham

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
Thorne Leggett Funeral Directors1.4 miles£3,140£2,050
E. Finch & Sons2.9 miles£3,195£1,745
R H Faulkner and Daughter Independent Funeral Directors4.7 miles£2,896£1,600
A & W Goddard Funeral Directors4.9 miles£3,760£2,050
Mullard Funerals8.2 miles£3,760£2,050
Thorne-Leggett Funeral Directors8.3 miles£3,140£2,050
Godalming Funeral Service8.4 miles£3,140£2,045
Gorringes Funeral Directors8.6 miles£3,195£1,745
G M Luff & Partners Independent Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons8.9 miles£3,760£2,050
Charles Read & Daughter9.0 miles£3,760£2,050
Robert Ayling Funeral Directors9.1 miles£3,195£1,645

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Crematoria near Farnham

Cemeteries in and near Farnham

Natural & woodland burial near Farnham

Faith & cultural funerals in Farnham

Places of worship near Farnham — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (4 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 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 (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (4 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Farnham: find a church in Farnham for a funeral service

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

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 Farnham?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Farnham, 12 funeral directors within 5 miles and 37 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Farnham?
The nearest crematorium to Farnham is Rushmoor Crematorium, about 2.6 miles from the town centre. Guildford Crematorium (9.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Farnham?
Contact Waverley 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 Farnham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Farnham is £2,896 (funeral director’s charges only) at R H Faulkner and Daughter Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,149 at Rushmoor 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 Waverley are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Farnham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Farnham 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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