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Funeral directors in Loftus

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Loftus, North Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Loftus itself, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium, 7.9 miles away. Deaths in Loftus are registered with Redcar and Cleveland register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Loftus

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 Loftus

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 Storey Funeral Service6.7 miles£2,810£2,260
Stanway & Garnett8.3 miles£2,195£1,545
Greame Buckle12.3 miles£2,395£1,645
Relph Funeral Directors13.1 miles£2,595£1,545
Relph Funeral Directors15.0 miles£2,595£1,545
Colin McGinley Funeral Service15.0 miles£2,491—
Crake and Mallon Funeral Service17.2 miles£2,657£1,599

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Crematoria near Loftus

Cemeteries in and near Loftus

Natural & woodland burial near Loftus

Faith & cultural funerals in Loftus

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim 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 →

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

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

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 Loftus?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Loftus, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Loftus?
The nearest crematorium to Loftus is Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium, about 7.9 miles from the town centre. Teesside Crematorium (14.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Loftus?
Contact Redcar and Cleveland 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 Loftus?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Loftus is £2,195 (funeral director’s charges only) at Stanway & Garnett; add the crematorium fee — £1,200 at Kirkleatham Memorial Park 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 Redcar and Cleveland are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Loftus?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Loftus 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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