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Funeral directors in Great Dunmow

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Great Dunmow, Essex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Great Dunmow, and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Chelmsford Crematorium, 11.0 miles away. Deaths in Great Dunmow are registered with Uttlesford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Great Dunmow

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 Great Dunmow

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
Secure Haven Funeral Directors8.2 miles—£1,349
Daniel Robinson and Sons9.8 miles£2,575£1,895
M Lucking & Sons11.0 miles£2,290—
Peasgood & Skeates Funeral Directors11.1 miles£2,575£1,895
Masterson Funeral Home11.5 miles£2,575£1,895
FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors13.3 miles£2,575£1,895
Stuart Poulton13.8 miles£3,506£1,325
Bakers Funeral Services14.3 miles£1,935—

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Crematoria near Great Dunmow

Cemeteries in and near Great Dunmow

Natural & woodland burial near Great Dunmow

Faith & cultural funerals in Great Dunmow

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (6 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 →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Great Dunmow?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Great Dunmow, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Great Dunmow?
The nearest crematorium to Great Dunmow is Chelmsford Crematorium, about 11.0 miles from the town centre. Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery (14.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Great Dunmow?
Contact Uttlesford 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 Great Dunmow?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Great Dunmow is £1,935 (funeral director’s charges only) at Bakers Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,265 at Chelmsford 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 Uttlesford are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Great Dunmow?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Great Dunmow 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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