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Funeral directors in Hingham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Hingham, Norfolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Hingham, and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Breckland Crematorium, 1.9 miles away. Deaths in Hingham are registered with South Norfolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hingham

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 Hingham

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
Ivan Fisher Funeral Home0.1 miles£2,800—
Eirlys Johnson Funeral Services7.0 miles£2,721£1,695
Gordon Barber Funeral Home7.0 miles£2,795£1,545
Jordan Young Independent Funeral Home7.1 miles—£1,830
Ivan Fisher Funeral Homes Ltd8.0 miles£2,800—
Harveys Funeral Home11.4 miles£2,795£1,545
Gordon Barber11.4 miles£2,795£1,545
Gordon Barber Funeral Home13.4 miles£2,795£1,545

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Crematoria near Hingham

Cemeteries in and near Hingham

Natural & woodland burial near Hingham

Faith & cultural funerals in Hingham

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

Mosques (1 nearby)
  • Hethersett Masjid · 8.3 miles — St. Remigius Church Hall, Henstead Road, Norwich, NR9 3JH

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

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

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 Hingham?
We list 1 funeral director based in Hingham, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 16 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hingham?
The nearest crematorium to Hingham is Breckland Crematorium, about 1.9 miles from the town centre. Earlham Crematorium (12.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hingham?
Contact South Norfolk 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 Hingham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hingham is £2,721 (funeral director’s charges only) at Eirlys Johnson Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,190 at Breckland 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 Norfolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hingham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hingham 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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