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Funeral directors in Houghton Regis

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Houghton Regis, and 24 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, 5.5 miles away. Deaths in Houghton Regis are registered with Central Bedfordshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Houghton Regis

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 Houghton Regis

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
S A Bates & Son1.4 miles£2,595£1,545
Shires Funeral Directors3.7 miles£3,635£1,595
Dillamore Funeral Service6.5 miles£2,500—
Austins Funeral Directors9.2 miles£3,940£3,425
Phillips Funeral Directors9.4 miles£3,195£1,745
R. Metcalfe9.8 miles£2,895£1,645
Malcolm Jones and & Metcalfe10.1 miles£2,895£1,645
Hemel Funeral Directors10.3 miles£2,695£1,545

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Crematoria near Houghton Regis

Cemeteries in and near Houghton Regis

Natural & woodland burial near Houghton Regis

Faith & cultural funerals in Houghton Regis

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Houghton Regis — 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 (5 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Houghton Regis?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Houghton Regis, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 24 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Houghton Regis?
The nearest crematorium to Houghton Regis is The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, about 5.5 miles from the town centre. Oakfield Gardens Crematorium (7.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Houghton Regis?
Contact Central Bedfordshire 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 Houghton Regis?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Houghton Regis is £2,500 (funeral director’s charges only) at Dillamore Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,140 at The Vale Cemetery and 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 Central Bedfordshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Houghton Regis?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Houghton Regis, hindu funerals in Houghton Regis, jewish funerals in Houghton Regis, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Houghton Regis?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Houghton Regis 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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