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Funeral directors in Harlow

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Harlow, and 35 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery, 1.9 miles away. Deaths in Harlow are registered with Harlow register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Harlow

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 Harlow

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
FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors1.1 miles£2,575£1,895
Masterson Funeral Home2.0 miles£2,575£1,895
Daniel Robinson and Sons4.0 miles£2,575£1,895
Austin's Family Funeral Directors4.1 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Service4.5 miles£3,195£1,745
Pepper & Phillips4.6 miles—£1,599
Stuart Poulton4.8 miles£3,506£1,325
D. C. Poulton & Son4.9 miles£2,995£1,645
Austin's Funeral Directors6.1 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Directors6.4 miles£3,195£1,745
West & Sons Funeral Directors7.5 miles£2,890£1,499
Powell Funeral Service7.5 miles£3,195£1,745

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Crematoria near Harlow

Cemeteries in and near Harlow

Natural & woodland burial near Harlow

Faith & cultural funerals in Harlow

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

Mosques (3 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Harlow?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Harlow, 12 funeral directors within 5 miles and 35 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Harlow?
The nearest crematorium to Harlow is Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery, about 1.9 miles from the town centre. Woollensbrook Crematorium (5.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Harlow?
Contact Harlow 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 Harlow?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Harlow is £2,575 (funeral director’s charges only) at FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery. 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 Harlow are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Harlow?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Harlow 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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