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Funeral directors in Great Yarmouth

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Great Yarmouth, and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gorleston Crematorium, 2.7 miles away. Deaths in Great Yarmouth are registered with Great Yarmouth register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Great Yarmouth

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 Great Yarmouth

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
Murrant Family Funeral Services0.6 miles£2,350£1,399
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors8.4 miles£2,795£1,545
East of England Co-op Funeral Services10.0 miles£2,450—
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors11.6 miles£2,695£1,545
J Gedge & Sons12.1 miles£2,500£1,500

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Crematoria near Great Yarmouth

Cemeteries in and near Great Yarmouth

Natural & woodland burial near Great Yarmouth

Faith & cultural funerals in Great Yarmouth

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)
  • Mandir · 5.6 miles — New Road, Norwich, NR13 3QE

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Great Yarmouth: find a church in Great Yarmouth for a funeral service

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

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 Yarmouth?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Great Yarmouth, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 17 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Great Yarmouth?
The nearest crematorium to Great Yarmouth is Gorleston Crematorium, about 2.7 miles from the town centre. Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park (13.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Great Yarmouth?
Contact Great Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Great Yarmouth is £2,350 (funeral director’s charges only) at Murrant Family Funeral Services. 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 Great Yarmouth are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Great Yarmouth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Great Yarmouth 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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