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Funeral directors in Scarborough

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

There are 9 funeral directors based in Scarborough, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is East Riding of Yorkshire Crematorium, 12.0 miles away. Deaths in Scarborough are registered with North Yorkshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Scarborough

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 12 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Scarborough

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
T L Chapman & Son Funeral Services0.3 miles£1,940£1,493
B Bernard and Sons Funeral Directors0.3 miles£2,395£1,545
Falsgrave Funeral Service0.6 miles£2,004—
B Bernard & Sons Funeral Directors1.9 miles£2,395£1,545
Tindall Funeral Services Ltd3.4 miles£1,795£2,935
Greame Buckle15.9 miles£2,395£1,645
E & AR Agar18.8 miles£2,795£1,745
S C Bainbridge Funeral Directors18.9 miles£2,795£1,745
Fergus Court Funeral Services18.9 miles£2,750£1,950
Henry Naylor Funeral Directors19.0 miles£2,295£1,545

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Crematoria near Scarborough

Cemeteries in and near Scarborough

Natural & woodland burial near Scarborough

Faith & cultural funerals in Scarborough

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

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Scarborough?
We list 9 funeral directors based in Scarborough, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Scarborough?
The nearest crematorium to Scarborough is East Riding of Yorkshire Crematorium, about 12.0 miles from the town centre. Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium (34.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Scarborough?
Contact North 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 Scarborough?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Scarborough is £1,795 (funeral director’s charges only) at Tindall Funeral Services Ltd; add the crematorium fee — £1,330 at East Riding of Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Scarborough?
Yes — see our local guides to buddhist funerals in Scarborough, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Scarborough?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Scarborough 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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