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Funeral directors in Rushden

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Rushden, Northamptonshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Rushden, and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Nene Valley Crematorium, 4.1 miles away. Deaths in Rushden are registered with North Northamptonshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Rushden

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 Rushden

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
Margaret Rose Funerals4.1 miles£2,720£1,950
John Drage Funeral4.3 miles£3,295£1,745
Chambers & Brighty4.4 miles£3,545£2,050
Toby Hunt Funeral Service6.7 miles£3,090£2,050
Crowsons Funeral Directors7.8 miles£3,090£2,050
Regency Funeral Directors8.9 miles£2,590£1,630
H.J. Phillips & Son9.4 miles£2,895£1,545
R Hollowell & Sons9.9 miles£3,499£1,595
Molyneaux Jones12.0 miles£2,400£1,295
Shires Funeral Directors12.4 miles£3,635£1,595
Clarabut and Plumbe12.4 miles£2,795£1,545

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Crematoria near Rushden

Cemeteries in and near Rushden

Natural & woodland burial near Rushden

Faith & cultural funerals in Rushden

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

Places of worship near Rushden — 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) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 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 (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Rushden: find a church in Rushden for a funeral service

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

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

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 Rushden?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Rushden, 13 funeral directors within 5 miles and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Rushden?
The nearest crematorium to Rushden is Nene Valley Crematorium, about 4.1 miles from the town centre. Kettering Crematorium (10.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Rushden?
Contact North Northamptonshire 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 Rushden?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Rushden is £2,400 (funeral director’s charges only) at Molyneaux Jones; add the crematorium fee — £1,145 at Nene Valley 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 Northamptonshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Rushden?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Rushden, hindu funerals in Rushden, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Rushden?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Rushden 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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