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Funeral directors in Nottingham

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Nottingham, and 56 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Wilford Hill Crematorium, 3.0 miles away. Deaths in Nottingham are registered with Nottingham register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Nottingham

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Crematoria near Nottingham

Cemeteries in and near Nottingham

Natural & woodland burial near Nottingham

Faith & cultural funerals in Nottingham

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (5 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (7 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 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 (5 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 Nottingham: find a church in Nottingham for a funeral service · prayer times in Nottingham for janazah

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

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

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 Nottingham?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Nottingham, 32 funeral directors within 5 miles and 56 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Nottingham?
The nearest crematorium to Nottingham is Wilford Hill Crematorium, about 3.0 miles from the city centre. Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium (4.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Nottingham?
Contact Nottingham 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 Nottingham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Nottingham is £3,399 (funeral director’s charges only) at A.W. Lymn The Craftsmen in Stone; add the crematorium fee — £911 at Wilford Hill 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 Nottingham are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Nottingham?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Nottingham, hindu funerals in Nottingham, sikh funerals in Nottingham, jewish funerals in Nottingham, buddhist funerals in Nottingham, catholic funerals in Nottingham, orthodox christian funerals in Nottingham, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Nottingham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Nottingham 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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