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Funeral directors in Saffron Walden

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Saffron Walden, Essex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Saffron Walden, and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Cam Valley Crematorium, 4.4 miles away. Deaths in Saffron Walden are registered with Uttlesford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Saffron Walden

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 Saffron Walden

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
Peasgood & Skeates Funeral Directors0.5 miles£2,575£1,895
Peasgood and Skeates7.6 miles£2,575£1,895
Weyman Funeral Home13.4 miles£2,895£1,545
Peasgood & Skeates13.6 miles£2,575£1,895
Peasgood & Skeates14.7 miles£2,575£1,895
Daniel Robinson and Sons14.8 miles£2,575£1,895
Martin & Sons (price list 2022)14.9 miles£2,340£1,430
Masterson Funeral Home17.0 miles£2,575£1,895
Powell Funeral Directors18.6 miles£3,195£1,745
Austin's Funeral Directors18.6 miles£3,940£3,425
FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors19.1 miles£2,575£1,895

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Crematoria near Saffron Walden

Cemeteries in and near Saffron Walden

Natural & woodland burial near Saffron Walden

Faith & cultural funerals in Saffron Walden

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

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Saffron Walden?
We list 1 funeral director based in Saffron Walden, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Saffron Walden?
The nearest crematorium to Saffron Walden is Cam Valley Crematorium, about 4.4 miles from the town centre. City of Cambridge Crematorium (17.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Saffron Walden?
Contact Uttlesford 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 Saffron Walden?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Saffron Walden is £2,575 (funeral director’s charges only) at Peasgood & Skeates Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Cam 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 Uttlesford are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Saffron Walden?
Yes — see our local guides to buddhist funerals in Saffron Walden, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Saffron Walden?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Saffron Walden 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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