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Funeral directors in Willesden

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Willesden, Greater London, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 12 funeral directors based in Willesden, and 216 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West London Crematorium, 1.3 miles away. Deaths in Willesden are registered with Brent register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Willesden

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 Willesden

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
James Crook Funeral Directors0.3 miles£3,295£1,645
James Crook2.2 miles£3,295£1,645
John Nodes Funeral Service2.2 miles£3,445£2,050
W.S. Bond2.8 miles£3,495£1,745
J.H. Kenyon3.0 miles£3,795£1,645
Asian Funeral Directors3.3 miles£2,795£1,745
Ronald P Sherry & Sons3.4 miles£3,495£1,745
W Sherry & Sons Funeral Directors3.4 miles£3,240£2,050

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Crematoria near Willesden

Cemeteries in and near Willesden

Natural & woodland burial near Willesden

Faith & cultural funerals in Willesden

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (8 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (8 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (3 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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
Simple funeral in London£4,897

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 Willesden?
We list 12 funeral directors based in Willesden, 72 funeral directors within 5 miles and 216 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Willesden?
The nearest crematorium to Willesden is West London Crematorium, about 1.3 miles from the town centre. Golders Green Crematorium (2.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Willesden?
Contact Brent 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 Willesden?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Willesden is £2,795 (funeral director’s charges only) at Asian Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £960 at West London 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, rising to around £4,897 in London. Crematorium and burial fees in Brent are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Willesden?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Willesden 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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