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Funeral directors in Whitby

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Whitby, and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium, 19.7 miles away. Deaths in Whitby 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 Whitby

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 Whitby

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
Greame Buckle0.6 miles£2,395£1,645
B Bernard & Sons Funeral Directors14.8 miles£2,395£1,545
B Bernard and Sons Funeral Directors16.3 miles£2,395£1,545
T L Chapman & Son Funeral Services16.4 miles£1,940£1,493
Falsgrave Funeral Service16.6 miles£2,004—
W Storey Funeral Service17.9 miles£2,810£2,260
Tindall Funeral Services Ltd19.8 miles£1,795£2,935
Stanway & Garnett20.1 miles£2,195£1,545
Relph Funeral Directors24.7 miles£2,595£1,545

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Crematoria near Whitby

Cemeteries in and near Whitby

Faith & cultural funerals in Whitby

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

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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When someone dies in Whitby: 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 Whitby

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 Whitby?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Whitby, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Whitby?
The nearest crematorium to Whitby is Kirkleatham Memorial Park and Crematorium, about 19.7 miles from the town centre. Teesside Crematorium (25.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Whitby?
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 Whitby?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Whitby is £1,795 (funeral director’s charges only) at Tindall Funeral Services Ltd; add the crematorium fee — £1,200 at Kirkleatham Memorial Park and 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 Whitby?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Whitby 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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