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Funeral directors in Henley-on-Thames

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Henley-on-Thames itself, and 24 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Reading Crematorium, 4.8 miles away. Deaths in Henley-on-Thames are registered with South Oxfordshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Henley-on-Thames

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Henley-on-Thames

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
Miles and Daughters, Independent Funeral Directors7.4 miles£3,340£2,050
E Sargeant & Son7.9 miles£3,545£2,105
David Silvey9.0 miles£2,895£1,545
Howard Chadwick Funeral Services9.8 miles£3,090£2,045
G. Smith Funeral Directors & Memorial Consultants10.2 miles£3,195£1,545
Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors10.7 miles£3,195£1,645

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Crematoria near Henley-on-Thames

Cemeteries in and near Henley-on-Thames

Natural & woodland burial near Henley-on-Thames

Faith & cultural funerals in Henley-on-Thames

Places of worship near Henley-on-Thames — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 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 →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Henley-on-Thames: 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 South Oxfordshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · South Oxfordshire 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 Henley-on-Thames

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 Henley-on-Thames?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Henley-on-Thames, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 24 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Henley-on-Thames?
The nearest crematorium to Henley-on-Thames is Reading Crematorium, about 4.8 miles from the town centre. Easthamptead Crematorium (11.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Henley-on-Thames?
Contact South Oxfordshire 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 Henley-on-Thames?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Henley-on-Thames is £2,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at David Silvey; add the crematorium fee — £1,100 at Reading 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 South Oxfordshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Henley-on-Thames?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Henley-on-Thames 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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