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Funeral directors in Hawes

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

There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Hawes. The nearest is Simon Barningham Funeral Directors in Leyburn, 12.0 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is Beetham Hall Crematorium (24.1 miles). Deaths 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 Hawes

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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No funeral directors are listed within 10 miles, so we’re showing the nearest. Ask about coverage and mileage charges.

Compare funeral director prices near Hawes

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
Simon Barningham Funeral Directors12.0 miles£3,445£2,045
B & W Funerals17.6 miles£2,155—
John Blenkiron And Sons19.9 miles£3,445£2,045
John Blenkiron And Sons20.1 miles£3,445£2,045
Walkers Funeral Directors Appleby22.4 miles—£1,650
Brook Smith and Son24.8 miles£2,300£1,525

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Crematoria near Hawes

Cemeteries in and near Hawes

Natural & woodland burial near Hawes

Faith & cultural funerals in Hawes

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

Church of England / Anglican churches (3 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Hawes: 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 Hawes

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 Hawes?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is Simon Barningham Funeral Directors, 12.0 miles away. Funeral directors regularly travel to cover remote areas, so ask about their coverage and any mileage charge.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hawes?
The nearest crematorium to Hawes is Beetham Hall Crematorium, about 24.1 miles from the town centre. Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium (25.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hawes?
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 Hawes?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hawes is £2,155 (funeral director’s charges only) at B & W Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £1,150 at Beetham Hall 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.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hawes?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hawes 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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