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Funeral directors in Peterborough

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Peterborough (Trebedr), Cambridgeshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 8 funeral directors based in Peterborough, and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Fenland Crematorium, 13.3 miles away. Deaths in Peterborough are registered with Peterborough register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Peterborough

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Peterborough

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
Swearers Funeral Directors10.1 miles£2,995£1,645
Crowsons Funeral Directors12.3 miles£3,090£2,050
Peter Barnes Funerals12.3 miles£2,365£1,499
K.E.Rolfe Independent Family Funeral Directors13.9 miles£2,350—
Turner & Son Funeral Directors13.9 miles£2,450£1,625

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Crematoria near Peterborough

Cemeteries in and near Peterborough

Natural & woodland burial near Peterborough

Faith & cultural funerals in Peterborough

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)
  • Drolma Centre · 1.3 miles — 260 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE1 3PG

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (6 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Peterborough?
We list 8 funeral directors based in Peterborough, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Peterborough?
The nearest crematorium to Peterborough is Fenland Crematorium, about 13.3 miles from the city centre. Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium (15.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Peterborough?
Contact Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Peterborough is £2,350 (funeral director’s charges only) at K.E.Rolfe Independent Family Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,320 at Fenland 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 Peterborough are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Peterborough?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Peterborough, catholic funerals in Peterborough, orthodox christian funerals in Peterborough, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Peterborough?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Peterborough 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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