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Funeral directors in Holmfirth

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Holmfirth, and 29 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Huddersfield Crematorium, 7.7 miles away. Deaths in Holmfirth are registered with Kirklees register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Holmfirth

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 Holmfirth

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
Holme Valley Funeral Home0.6 miles£2,995£1,645
TW Birks & Son3.2 miles£2,995£1,745
Huddersfield Funeral Home4.8 miles£3,140£2,100
The Taylor Funeral Service5.0 miles£3,275£2,705
Slaithwaite Funeral Services5.3 miles£3,140£2,100
Deborah Ingham Funeral Service5.4 miles£2,500£1,650
Highfield Funeral Directors5.5 miles£2,995£1,645
D.J. Screen and Sons6.1 miles£2,195—
Charles Wood Funeral Directors8.7 miles£2,995£1,545
D.J. Screen & Sons9.3 miles£2,195—
Amanda Dalby Funeral Services9.7 miles£3,000£2,000

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Crematoria near Holmfirth

Cemeteries in and near Holmfirth

Natural & woodland burial near Holmfirth

Faith & cultural funerals in Holmfirth

Places of worship near Holmfirth — 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 (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain 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 (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Holmfirth: find a church in Holmfirth for a funeral service

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

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 Holmfirth?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Holmfirth, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 29 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Holmfirth?
The nearest crematorium to Holmfirth is Huddersfield Crematorium, about 7.7 miles from the town centre. Park Wood Crematorium (8.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Holmfirth?
Contact Kirklees 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 Holmfirth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Holmfirth is £2,195 (funeral director’s charges only) at D.J. Screen and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £980 at Huddersfield 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 Kirklees are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Holmfirth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Holmfirth 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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