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Funeral directors in Thorne

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Thorne, and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Rose Hill Crematorium, 8.2 miles away. Deaths in Thorne are registered with Doncaster register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Thorne

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 Thorne

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
Dey's Family Funeral Care6.5 miles£2,420£1,250
Bramleys Funeral Directors8.6 miles£2,795£1,745
Hickling's Funeral Service9.4 miles£2,434£2,250
Fields Funeral Directors9.5 miles£2,895£1,745
J Steadman & Sons Funeral Directors9.9 miles£2,695£1,545
J Naylor Funeral Directors12.9 miles£3,275£2,830

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Crematoria near Thorne

Cemeteries in and near Thorne

Natural & woodland burial near Thorne

Faith & cultural funerals in Thorne

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (2 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain 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 →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Thorne?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Thorne, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Thorne?
The nearest crematorium to Thorne is Rose Hill Crematorium, about 8.2 miles from the town centre. Woodlands Crematorium (12.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Thorne?
Contact Doncaster 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 Thorne?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Thorne is £2,420 (funeral director’s charges only) at Dey's Family Funeral Care. 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 Doncaster are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Thorne?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Thorne 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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