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Funeral directors in Newark on Trent

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Newark on Trent, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Sherwood Forest Crematorium, 11.4 miles away. Deaths in Newark on Trent are registered with Newark and Sherwood register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Newark on Trent

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 Newark on Trent

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
D J Hall Funeral Directors6.0 miles£2,330£1,880
Robert Holland13.5 miles£3,275£2,275
David Holland13.7 miles£2,595£1,745
Priestley & Cockett Funeral Directors14.4 miles£2,495£1,545

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Crematoria near Newark on Trent

Cemeteries in and near Newark on Trent

Natural & woodland burial near Newark on Trent

Faith & cultural funerals in Newark on Trent

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

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing 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 →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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 Newark on Trent?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Newark on Trent, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Newark on Trent?
The nearest crematorium to Newark on Trent is Sherwood Forest Crematorium, about 11.4 miles from the town centre. Gedling Crematorium (12.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Newark on Trent?
Contact Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark on Trent?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Newark on Trent is £2,330 (funeral director’s charges only) at D J Hall Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,095 at Sherwood Forest 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 Newark and Sherwood are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Newark on Trent?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Newark on Trent 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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