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Funeral directors in Harrogate

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 9 funeral directors based in Harrogate, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Rawdon Crematorium, 11.7 miles away. Deaths in Harrogate are registered with North Yorkshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Harrogate

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 Harrogate

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
Hubert Swainson Funeral Services0.4 miles£1,950£1,395
McBride and Sons Funeral Directors0.8 miles£1,950£1,283
Goods Funeral Service1.0 mile£2,495£1,545
G E Hartley and Son Funeral Directors7.4 miles£2,775£2,100
Good's of Otley8.6 miles£2,595£1,545
Good's Funeral Service9.4 miles£2,595£1,545
Rushton Family Funerals10.0 miles£1,995—
Affordable Funerals (price list 2024)10.0 miles—£1,175
Denison's10.6 miles£2,595£1,545
Wormalds Funeral Service10.7 miles£2,495£1,545

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Crematoria near Harrogate

Cemeteries in and near Harrogate

Natural & woodland burial near Harrogate

Faith & cultural funerals in Harrogate

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

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

Mosques (4 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (2 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (7 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 (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Harrogate: find a church in Harrogate for a funeral service · prayer times in Harrogate for janazah

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

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

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 Harrogate?
We list 9 funeral directors based in Harrogate, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Harrogate?
The nearest crematorium to Harrogate is Rawdon Crematorium, about 11.7 miles from the town centre. Cottingley Hall Crematorium & Cemetery (15.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Harrogate?
Contact North Yorkshire 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 Harrogate?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Harrogate is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Hubert Swainson Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,214 at Rawdon 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 North Yorkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Harrogate?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Harrogate, jewish funerals in Harrogate, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Harrogate?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Harrogate 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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