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Funeral directors in Kendal

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Kendal, Cumbria, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Kendal, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Beetham Hall Crematorium, 8.6 miles away. Deaths in Kendal are registered with Westmorland and Furness register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Kendal

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 Kendal

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
Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director11.1 miles£1,951£1,450
Saunders and Son Funeral Directors12.7 miles—£1,395
Alan M. Fawcett14.1 miles£2,332£1,285
B & W Funerals15.4 miles£2,155—
Alan Fawcett15.5 miles£2,332£1,285
Bare & Torrisholme17.7 miles£2,148—
Preston Ireland Bowker19.2 miles£2,595£1,545
Preston Ireland Bowker19.8 miles£2,795£1,545
Walkers Funeral Directors Appleby20.1 miles—£1,650
Walkers Funeral Directors22.9 miles—£1,650

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Crematoria near Kendal

Cemeteries in and near Kendal

Natural & woodland burial near Kendal

Faith & cultural funerals in Kendal

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

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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)
  • Kingdom Hall · 1.0 mile — Gilthwaiterigg Lane, Kendal, LA9 6NT

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Unitarian chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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When someone dies in Kendal: 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 Westmorland and Furness register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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 Kendal

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 Kendal?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Kendal, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Kendal?
The nearest crematorium to Kendal is Beetham Hall Crematorium, about 8.6 miles from the town centre. Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium (18.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Kendal?
Contact Westmorland and Furness 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 Kendal?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Kendal is £1,951 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,150 at Beetham Hall 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 Westmorland and Furness are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Kendal?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Kendal 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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