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Funeral directors in Hemsworth

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Hemsworth, and 45 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Pontefract Crematorium, 4.9 miles away. Deaths in Hemsworth are registered with Wakefield register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hemsworth

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 Hemsworth

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
Normington & Sons Funeral Directors2.1 miles£1,930£1,549
Infinity Funeral Arrangements2.7 miles—£1,595
Ryan & Foy4.5 miles£2,120£1,995
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors4.7 miles£2,795£1,645
R J Burgess6.6 miles£1,780£1,050
Wombwell Funeral Services6.6 miles£2,690£2,045
Newsome's Funeral Directors6.9 miles£2,695£1,545
Hickling's Funeral Service7.5 miles£2,434£2,250
Newsome's Funeral Directors7.6 miles£2,695£1,545
J Lazenby7.7 miles£2,595£1,645

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Crematoria near Hemsworth

Cemeteries in and near Hemsworth

Natural & woodland burial near Hemsworth

Faith & cultural funerals in Hemsworth

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (2 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (6 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 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 →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (4 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (8 nearby)

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

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

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 Hemsworth?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Hemsworth, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 45 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hemsworth?
The nearest crematorium to Hemsworth is Pontefract Crematorium, about 4.9 miles from the town centre. Ardsley Crematorium (5.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hemsworth?
Contact Wakefield 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 Hemsworth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hemsworth is £1,780 (funeral director’s charges only) at R J Burgess; add the crematorium fee — £1,122 at Pontefract 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 Wakefield are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hemsworth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hemsworth 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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