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Funeral directors in King's Lynn

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in King's Lynn, Norfolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in King's Lynn, and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Mintlyn Crematorium, 2.6 miles away. Deaths in King's Lynn are registered with King's Lynn and West Norfolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near King's Lynn

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 King's Lynn

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
W. Bailey & Son11.3 miles£2,395£1,545
Bailey & West Funeral Directors11.6 miles£2,295£1,545
F E Walton & Son11.7 miles£2,495£1,545
Peter Barnes Funerals17.2 miles£2,365£1,499
K.E.Rolfe Independent Family Funeral Directors19.1 miles£2,350—
Turner & Son Funeral Directors19.3 miles£2,450£1,625
Eirlys Johnson Funeral Services21.8 miles£2,721£1,695

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Crematoria near King's Lynn

Cemeteries in and near King's Lynn

Natural & woodland burial near King's Lynn

Faith & cultural funerals in King's Lynn

Places of worship near King's Lynn — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (3 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 →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (4 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in King's Lynn: find a church in King's Lynn for a funeral service

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When someone dies in King's Lynn: 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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.

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Funeral costs in King's Lynn

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 King's Lynn?
We list 5 funeral directors based in King's Lynn, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to King's Lynn?
The nearest crematorium to King's Lynn is Mintlyn Crematorium, about 2.6 miles from the town centre. Fenland Crematorium (20.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in King's Lynn?
Contact King's Lynn and West 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 King's Lynn?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near King's Lynn is £2,295 (funeral director’s charges only) at Bailey & West Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,148 at Mintlyn 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in King's Lynn?
Yes. Most funeral directors near King's Lynn 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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