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Funeral directors in City of London

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

There are 17 funeral directors based in City of London, and 260 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Honor Oak Crematorium, 4.7 miles away. Deaths in City of London are registered with City of London register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near City of London

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

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Compare funeral director prices near City of London

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
Alfred Smith Funeral Directors1.1 miles£3,545£2,045
A. France & Son1.2 miles£3,310£1,550
W G Miller Funeral Director1.6 miles£3,080£1,475
Francis Chappell & Sons Funeral Directors1.8 miles£3,495£1,745
Ashton Maxwell Funeral Services2.3 miles£3,595£1,745
James Hawes & Goodchild2.8 miles£3,445£2,050

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Crematoria near City of London

Cemeteries in and near City of London

Natural & woodland burial near City of London

Faith & cultural funerals in City of London

Places of worship near City of London — 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 City of London: 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 City of London register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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 City of London

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 City of London?
We list 17 funeral directors based in City of London, 75 funeral directors within 5 miles and 260 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to City of London?
The nearest crematorium to City of London is Honor Oak Crematorium, about 4.7 miles from the city centre. West Norwood Crematorium (5.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in City of London?
Contact City of London 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 City of London?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near City of London is £3,080 (funeral director’s charges only) at W G Miller Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,196.3 at Honor Oak 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 City of London are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in City of London?
Yes. Most funeral directors near City of London 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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