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Funeral directors in Woburn Sands

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Woburn Sands, and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Oakfield Gardens Crematorium, 5.7 miles away. Deaths in Woburn Sands are registered with Milton Keynes register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Woburn Sands

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 Woburn Sands

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
Finch & Sons3.4 miles£1,895—
Haseldine Funeral Services4.6 miles£1,885£1,150
Dillamore Funeral Service6.6 miles£2,500—
A L & G Abbott Funeral Directors10.0 miles£2,760—
S A Bates & Son10.2 miles£2,595£1,545
Clarabut and Plumbe11.2 miles£2,795£1,545
Molyneaux Jones11.8 miles£2,400£1,295

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Crematoria near Woburn Sands

Cemeteries in and near Woburn Sands

Natural & woodland burial near Woburn Sands

Faith & cultural funerals in Woburn Sands

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

Places of worship near Woburn Sands — 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) (4 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (6 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (6 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 (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Woburn Sands?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Woburn Sands, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 20 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Woburn Sands?
The nearest crematorium to Woburn Sands is Oakfield Gardens Crematorium, about 5.7 miles from the town centre. Crownhill Crematorium & Cemetery (6.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Woburn Sands?
Contact Milton Keynes 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 Woburn Sands?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Woburn Sands is £1,885 (funeral director’s charges only) at Haseldine Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,075 at Oakfield Gardens 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 Milton Keynes are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Woburn Sands?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Woburn Sands, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Woburn Sands?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Woburn Sands 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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