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Funeral directors in Pocklington

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Pocklington, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is York Crematorium, 12.9 miles away. Deaths in Pocklington are registered with East Riding of Yorkshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Pocklington

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 Pocklington

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
E & AR Agar14.0 miles£2,795£1,745
Fergus Court Funeral Services14.1 miles£2,750£1,950
S C Bainbridge Funeral Directors14.2 miles£2,795£1,745
Henry Naylor Funeral Directors14.8 miles£2,295£1,545
Frank Stephenson & Son Funeral Directors15.6 miles£2,295£1,545
H. Kemp & Son Ltd.17.8 miles£2,500—
A Shepherd & Sons Funeral Directors18.3 miles£2,495£1,645

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Crematoria near Pocklington

Cemeteries in and near Pocklington

Natural & woodland burial near Pocklington

Faith & cultural funerals in Pocklington

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

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

Mosques (1 nearby)
  • York Mosque · 11.8 miles — Bull Lane, York, YO10 3EN

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

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 →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

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

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 Pocklington?
We list 1 funeral director based in Pocklington, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Pocklington?
The nearest crematorium to Pocklington is York Crematorium, about 12.9 miles from the town centre. Haltemprice Crematorium (17.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Pocklington?
Contact East Riding of 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 Pocklington?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Pocklington is £2,295 (funeral director’s charges only) at Henry Naylor Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,197 at York 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 East Riding of Yorkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Pocklington?
Yes — see our local guides to buddhist funerals in Pocklington, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Pocklington?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Pocklington 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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