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Funeral directors in Middleham

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

There is no funeral director listed in Middleham itself, and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hambleton Crematorium, 15.9 miles away. Deaths in Middleham are registered with North Yorkshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Middleham

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 Middleham

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
Simon Barningham Funeral Directors8.3 miles£3,445£2,045
Rushton Family Funerals15.3 miles£1,995—
John Blenkiron And Sons18.5 miles£3,445£2,045
John Blenkiron And Sons18.6 miles£3,445£2,045
Whitehouse Funeral Services19.5 miles£2,150£1,495
Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors20.3 miles£2,595£1,545
McBride and Sons Funeral Directors22.3 miles£1,950£1,283

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Crematoria near Middleham

Cemeteries in and near Middleham

Natural & woodland burial near Middleham

Faith & cultural funerals in Middleham

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

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 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 →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Middleham

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 Middleham?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Middleham, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Middleham?
The nearest crematorium to Middleham is Hambleton Crematorium, about 15.9 miles from the town centre. Darlington Crematorium (18.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Middleham?
Contact North 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 Middleham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Middleham is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at McBride and Sons Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,200 at Hambleton 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 North Yorkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Middleham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Middleham 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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