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Funeral directors in Royston

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Royston, and 46 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kettlethorpe Crematorium, 3.9 miles away. Deaths in Royston are registered with Barnsley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Royston

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 Royston

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
Normington & Sons Funeral Directors3.1 miles£1,930£1,549
Newsome's Funeral Directors3.4 miles£2,695£1,545
Wombwell Funeral Services5.9 miles£2,690£2,045
Wakefield Funeral Services6.0 miles£3,140£2,107
J Lazenby6.3 miles£2,595£1,645
Infinity Funeral Arrangements6.6 miles—£1,595
Ryan & Foy6.8 miles£2,120£1,995
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors7.1 miles£2,795£1,645
George Steele & Son Funeral Directors7.2 miles£2,910£2,100
R J Burgess7.2 miles£1,780£1,050
Newsome's Funeral Directors7.5 miles£2,695£1,545

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Crematoria near Royston

Cemeteries in and near Royston

Natural & woodland burial near Royston

Faith & cultural funerals in Royston

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (7 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 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 (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Royston?
We list 1 funeral director based in Royston, 10 funeral directors within 5 miles and 46 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Royston?
The nearest crematorium to Royston is Kettlethorpe Crematorium, about 3.9 miles from the town centre. Ardsley Crematorium (4.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Royston?
Contact Barnsley 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 Royston?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Royston is £1,780 (funeral director’s charges only) at R J Burgess; add the crematorium fee — £1,122 at Kettlethorpe 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 Barnsley are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Royston?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Royston, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Royston?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Royston 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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