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Funeral directors in Howden

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Howden town centre, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Woodlands Crematorium, 13.8 miles away. Deaths in Howden are registered with East Riding of Yorkshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Howden

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Directory data refreshed .

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Compare funeral director prices near Howden

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
Button & Huteson Funeral Directors12.7 miles£2,895£1,745
J Naylor Funeral Directors14.0 miles£3,275£2,830
Ronald Cogan and Sons Funeral Directors (price list 2023)14.7 miles£2,280—
Dey's Family Funeral Care16.7 miles£2,420£1,250

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Crematoria near Howden

Cemeteries in and near Howden

Natural & woodland burial near Howden

Faith & cultural funerals in Howden

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

Synagogues (3 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain 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 (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

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

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Funeral costs in Howden

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 (published 7 January 2026 by SunLife, an insurer that also sells funeral plans). 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 Howden?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Howden?
The nearest crematorium to Howden is Woodlands Crematorium, about 13.8 miles from the town centre. York Crematorium (15.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Howden?
Contact East Riding of Yorkshire 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 Howden?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Howden is £2,420 (funeral director’s charges only) at Dey's Family Funeral Care. 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 East Riding of Yorkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Howden?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Howden 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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