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Funeral directors in Pickering

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Pickering, and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is East Riding of Yorkshire Crematorium, 16.1 miles away. Deaths in Pickering 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 Pickering

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 Pickering

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
S C Bainbridge Funeral Directors7.5 miles£2,795£1,745
Fergus Court Funeral Services7.7 miles£2,750£1,950
E & AR Agar7.8 miles£2,795£1,745
B Bernard & Sons Funeral Directors14.0 miles£2,395£1,545
Falsgrave Funeral Service14.8 miles£2,004—
B Bernard and Sons Funeral Directors15.1 miles£2,395£1,545
T L Chapman & Son Funeral Services15.5 miles£1,940£1,493
Tindall Funeral Services Ltd16.0 miles£1,795£2,935
Greame Buckle17.4 miles£2,395£1,645
Chapman Medd Funeral Directors18.8 miles£2,795£1,745
Henry Naylor Funeral Directors21.5 miles£2,295£1,545

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Crematoria near Pickering

Cemeteries in and near Pickering

Natural & woodland burial near Pickering

Faith & cultural funerals in Pickering

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

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist 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 (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Pickering: 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Pickering

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 Pickering?
We list 1 funeral director based in Pickering, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Pickering?
The nearest crematorium to Pickering is East Riding of Yorkshire Crematorium, about 16.1 miles from the town centre. York Crematorium (25.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Pickering?
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 Pickering?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Pickering is £1,795 (funeral director’s charges only) at Tindall Funeral Services Ltd; add the crematorium fee — £1,330 at East Riding of Yorkshire 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 Pickering?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Pickering 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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