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Funeral directors in Lincoln

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Lincoln, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Lincoln Crematorium, 1.0 mile away. Deaths in Lincoln are registered with Lincoln register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Lincoln

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Lincoln

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
Priestley & Cockett Funeral Directors1.0 mile£2,495£1,545
D J Hall Funeral Directors20.0 miles£2,330£1,880
Fields Funeral Directors22.2 miles£2,895£1,745
Kettle of Brigg Funeral Directors22.3 miles£2,895£1,745
J. Naylor Funeral Director22.4 miles£3,275£2,830
Robert Holland22.4 miles£3,275£2,275

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Crematoria near Lincoln

Cemeteries in and near Lincoln

Natural & woodland burial near Lincoln

Faith & cultural funerals in Lincoln

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

Places of worship near Lincoln — 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 →

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 (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)
  • The Vine · 3.7 miles — The Vine Centre, The Parade, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4JL

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Lincoln: find a church in Lincoln for a funeral service · prayer times in Lincoln for janazah

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

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

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 Lincoln?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Lincoln, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Lincoln?
The nearest crematorium to Lincoln is Lincoln Crematorium, about 1.0 mile from the city centre. Lea Fields Crematorium (12.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Lincoln?
Contact Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Lincoln is £2,330 (funeral director’s charges only) at D J Hall Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,020 at Lincoln 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 Lincoln are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Lincoln?
Yes — see our local guides to catholic funerals in Lincoln, orthodox christian funerals in Lincoln, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Lincoln?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Lincoln 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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