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Funeral directors in York

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in York (Efrog) (Eabhraig), North Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 9 funeral directors based in York, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is York Crematorium, 2.3 miles away. Deaths in York are registered with York register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near York

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near York

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
Chapman Medd Funeral Directors12.1 miles£2,795£1,745
G E Hartley and Son Funeral Directors12.7 miles£2,775£2,100
Fergus Court Funeral Services16.8 miles£2,750£1,950
S C Bainbridge Funeral Directors16.9 miles£2,795£1,745
E & AR Agar16.9 miles£2,795£1,745

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Crematoria near York

Cemeteries in and near York

Natural & woodland burial near York

Faith & cultural funerals in York

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

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

Mosques (1 nearby)
  • York Mosque · 0.7 miles — Bull Lane, York, YO10 3EN

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (6 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 →

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

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (4 nearby)
  • St Andrews · 0.2 miles — Spen Lane, York, YO1 7BS
  • York Elim · 0.4 miles — York Elim Pentecostal Church, 43 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
  • Calvary Chapel · 0.5 miles — Barbican Road, York, YO10 5AA
  • Cornerstone · 1.4 miles — Millfield Lane, York, YO10 3AL

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (3 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in York: find a church in York for a funeral service · prayer times in York for janazah

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

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

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 York?
We list 9 funeral directors based in York, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to York?
The nearest crematorium to York is York Crematorium, about 2.3 miles from the city centre. Pontefract Crematorium (21.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in York?
Contact York 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 York?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near York is £2,750 (funeral director’s charges only) at Fergus Court Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,197 at York 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 York are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in York?
Yes — see our local guides to buddhist funerals in York, catholic funerals in York, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in York?
Yes. Most funeral directors near York 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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