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Funeral directors in Princes Risborough

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Princes Risborough, and 21 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Bierton Crematorium, 8.8 miles away. Deaths in Princes Risborough are registered with Buckinghamshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Princes Risborough

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 Princes Risborough

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
Mears Family Funerals6.7 miles£2,640—
David Silvey7.0 miles£2,895£1,545
R. Metcalfe8.9 miles£2,895£1,645
Cooks Funeral Services9.6 miles£2,995£1,645
Heritage & Sons10.2 miles£3,874£1,595
G. Smith Funeral Directors & Memorial Consultants11.3 miles£3,195£1,545

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Crematoria near Princes Risborough

Cemeteries in and near Princes Risborough

Natural & woodland burial near Princes Risborough

Faith & cultural funerals in Princes Risborough

Places of worship near Princes Risborough — 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) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 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 →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Princes Risborough?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Princes Risborough, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 21 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Princes Risborough?
The nearest crematorium to Princes Risborough is Bierton Crematorium, about 8.8 miles from the town centre. Chilterns Crematorium (9.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Princes Risborough?
Contact Buckinghamshire 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 Princes Risborough?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Princes Risborough is £2,640 (funeral director’s charges only) at Mears Family Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £995 at Bierton 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 Buckinghamshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Princes Risborough?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Princes Risborough 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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