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Funeral directors in Selby

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Selby, and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is York Crematorium, 9.9 miles away. Deaths in Selby 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 Selby

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

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Crematoria near Selby

Cemeteries in and near Selby

Natural & woodland burial near Selby

Faith & cultural funerals in Selby

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

Mosques (1 nearby)
  • York Mosque · 11.9 miles — Bull Lane, York, YO10 3EN

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (5 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 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 →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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When someone dies in Selby: 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 Selby

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 Selby?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Selby, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Selby?
The nearest crematorium to Selby is York Crematorium, about 9.9 miles from the town centre. Pontefract Crematorium (12.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Selby?
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 Selby?
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.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Selby?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Selby 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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