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Funeral directors in Skipton

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

There are 5 funeral directors based in Skipton, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium, 0.9 miles away. Deaths in Skipton 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 Skipton

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Skipton

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
Brook Smith and Son0.1 miles£2,300£1,525
Helliwells Funeral Services7.8 miles£2,594£1,864
Melia Powell Funeral Service7.8 miles£2,485£2,100
H. Eaton and Sons Funeral Directors8.5 miles£3,195£1,545
Melia Powell Funeral Service8.9 miles£2,485£2,100
David C. Nunn Independent Family Funeral Director10.5 miles£1,895—
Arthur B Baxter Funeral Directors10.9 miles£2,595£1,545
Albert Pratt11.6 miles—£1,550

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Crematoria near Skipton

Cemeteries in and near Skipton

Natural & woodland burial near Skipton

Faith & cultural funerals in Skipton

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish 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 (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)
  • Champions Church · 0.5 miles — Champions Church, Carleton Road, Skipton, BD23 2AU

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (3 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Skipton: 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 Skipton

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 Skipton?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Skipton, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Skipton?
The nearest crematorium to Skipton is Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium, about 0.9 miles from the town centre. Oakworth Crematorium (8.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Skipton?
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 Skipton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Skipton is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at David C. Nunn Independent Family Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £985 at Waltonwrays Cemetery & 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 Skipton?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Skipton, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Skipton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Skipton 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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