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Funeral directors in Northampton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Northampton, Northamptonshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 11 funeral directors based in Northampton, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Counties Crematorium, 2.6 miles away. Deaths in Northampton are registered with West Northamptonshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Northampton

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 Northampton

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
Ann Bonham & Son Funeral Services0.2 miles£2,695£1,745
Mark Elliott Funeral Services0.2 miles—£1,599
R Hollowell & Sons4.2 miles£3,499£1,595
Toby Hunt Funeral Service6.4 miles£3,090£2,050
Country Funerals8.3 miles£1,850—
John Drage Funeral9.3 miles£3,295£1,745
Chambers & Brighty9.4 miles£3,545£2,050
John Ward and Sons11.3 miles£2,895£1,645
Margaret Rose Funerals12.2 miles£2,720£1,950

Always confirm current prices. Funeral director prices across the UK →

Crematoria near Northampton

Cemeteries in and near Northampton

Natural & woodland burial near Northampton

Faith & cultural funerals in Northampton

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

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

Mosques (7 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (3 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (3 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 nearby)

Buddhist 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Northampton?
We list 11 funeral directors based in Northampton, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Northampton?
The nearest crematorium to Northampton is Counties Crematorium, about 2.6 miles from the town centre. Nene Valley Crematorium (9.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Northampton?
Contact West Northamptonshire 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 Northampton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Northampton is £1,850 (funeral director’s charges only) at Country Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £1,380 at Counties 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 Northamptonshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Northampton?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Northampton, hindu funerals in Northampton, sikh funerals in Northampton, buddhist funerals in Northampton, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Northampton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Northampton 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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