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Funeral directors in Pateley Bridge

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Pateley Bridge, and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium, 14.4 miles away. Deaths in Pateley Bridge 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 Pateley Bridge

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 Pateley Bridge

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
Rushton Family Funerals10.1 miles£1,995—
McBride and Sons Funeral Directors10.7 miles£1,950£1,283
Hubert Swainson Funeral Services10.9 miles£1,950£1,395
H. Eaton and Sons Funeral Directors11.1 miles£3,195£1,545
Goods Funeral Service11.9 miles£2,495£1,545
Good's of Otley12.8 miles£2,595£1,545
Good's Funeral Service13.1 miles£2,595£1,545
Brook Smith and Son13.5 miles£2,300£1,525

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Crematoria near Pateley Bridge

Cemeteries in and near Pateley Bridge

Natural & woodland burial near Pateley Bridge

Faith & cultural funerals in Pateley Bridge

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (7 nearby)

Jewish 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Pateley Bridge: 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.

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Funeral costs in Pateley Bridge

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 Pateley Bridge?
We list 1 funeral director based in Pateley Bridge, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Pateley Bridge?
The nearest crematorium to Pateley Bridge is Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium, about 14.4 miles from the town centre. Hambleton Crematorium (16.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Pateley Bridge?
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 Pateley Bridge?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Pateley Bridge is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at McBride and Sons Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £985 at Waltonwrays Cemetery & 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 Pateley Bridge?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Pateley Bridge 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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