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Funeral directors in Newmarket

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Newmarket, Suffolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Newmarket, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West Suffolk Crematorium, 10.9 miles away. Deaths in Newmarket are registered with West Suffolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Newmarket

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 Newmarket

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
Peasgood & Skeates10.6 miles£2,575£1,895
Weyman Funeral Home11.6 miles£2,895£1,545
Ely Funeral Service12.1 miles£2,595£1,645
Ely Funeral Service12.3 miles£2,595£1,645
Peasgood & Skeates12.6 miles£2,575£1,895
L Fulcher13.0 miles£2,795£1,545
Peasgood and Skeates13.1 miles£2,575£1,895
Martin & Sons (price list 2022)13.7 miles£2,340£1,430
Peasgood & Skeates Funeral Directors16.9 miles£2,575£1,895

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Crematoria near Newmarket

Cemeteries in and near Newmarket

Natural & woodland burial near Newmarket

Faith & cultural funerals in Newmarket

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

Mosques (6 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist 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 (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)
  • Kingdom Hall · 0.2 miles — 36 Queen Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EX

Jehovah’s Witness 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 Newmarket: 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 West Suffolk 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Newmarket

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 Newmarket?
We list 1 funeral director based in Newmarket, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Newmarket?
The nearest crematorium to Newmarket is West Suffolk Crematorium, about 10.9 miles from the town centre. Cam Valley Crematorium (14.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Newmarket?
Contact West Suffolk 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 Newmarket?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Newmarket is £2,575 (funeral director’s charges only) at Peasgood & Skeates; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Newmarket?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Newmarket 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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