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Funeral directors in Sherburn in Elmet

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Sherburn in Elmet, and 27 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Pontefract Crematorium, 8.6 miles away. Deaths in Sherburn in Elmet 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 Sherburn in Elmet

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 Sherburn in Elmet

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. F. Morritt Funeral Directors9.1 miles£2,795£1,645
Ryan & Foy9.3 miles£2,120£1,995
R J Burgess9.6 miles£1,780£1,050

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Crematoria near Sherburn in Elmet

Cemeteries in and near Sherburn in Elmet

Natural & woodland burial near Sherburn in Elmet

Faith & cultural funerals in Sherburn in Elmet

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (6 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (5 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (7 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Sherburn in Elmet: 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.

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Funeral costs in Sherburn in Elmet

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 Sherburn in Elmet?
We list 1 funeral director based in Sherburn in Elmet, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 27 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Sherburn in Elmet?
The nearest crematorium to Sherburn in Elmet is Pontefract Crematorium, about 8.6 miles from the town centre. York Crematorium (11.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Sherburn in Elmet?
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 Sherburn in Elmet?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Sherburn in Elmet is £1,780 (funeral director’s charges only) at R J Burgess; add the crematorium fee — £1,122 at Pontefract 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.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Sherburn in Elmet?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Sherburn in Elmet 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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