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Funeral directors in Yaxley

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Yaxley, and 18 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium, 11.6 miles away. Deaths in Yaxley are registered with Huntingdonshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Yaxley

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 Yaxley

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
Swearers Funeral Directors7.6 miles£2,995£1,645
Crowsons Funeral Directors9.8 miles£3,090£2,050
Turner & Son Funeral Directors14.4 miles£2,450£1,625
K.E.Rolfe Independent Family Funeral Directors14.4 miles£2,350—
Peter Barnes Funerals14.5 miles£2,365£1,499
Crowsons Funeral Directors14.6 miles£3,090£2,050
Kingfisher Independent Funeral Directors In St. Ives15.6 miles£2,195£1,695

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Crematoria near Yaxley

Cemeteries in and near Yaxley

Natural & woodland burial near Yaxley

Faith & cultural funerals in Yaxley

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)
  • Drolma Centre · 5.1 miles — 260 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE1 3PG

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 →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Yaxley?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Yaxley, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 18 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Yaxley?
The nearest crematorium to Yaxley is Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium, about 11.6 miles from the town centre. Fenland Crematorium (13.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Yaxley?
Contact Huntingdonshire 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 Yaxley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Yaxley is £2,195 (funeral director’s charges only) at Kingfisher Independent Funeral Directors In St. Ives; add the crematorium fee — £1,135 at Huntingdon 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 Huntingdonshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Yaxley?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Yaxley, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Yaxley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Yaxley 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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