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Funeral directors in Dorking

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Dorking, Surrey, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Dorking, and 32 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Randalls Park Crematorium, 4.8 miles away. Deaths in Dorking are registered with Mole Valley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Dorking

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 Dorking

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
W A Truelove & Son0.1 miles£3,660£1,550
Surrey Green Burials0.1 miles£3,650£1,650
Sherlock Funeral Service0.4 miles£3,790—
L. Hawkins & Sons4.2 miles£3,485£1,550
Lodge Brothers7.5 miles£4,410£2,665
Ballard & Shortall8.4 miles£3,874£1,595
Brunskill Family Funerals9.2 miles£2,750£1,304
Lodge Brothers9.5 miles£4,410£2,665
Lodge Brothers9.6 miles£4,410£2,665
Lodge & Boutell9.6 miles£4,410£2,665

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Crematoria near Dorking

Cemeteries in and near Dorking

Natural & woodland burial near Dorking

Faith & cultural funerals in Dorking

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

Places of worship near Dorking — 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) (3 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (3 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 (1 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Dorking: find a church in Dorking for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Dorking: 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 Mole Valley 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 Dorking

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 Dorking?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Dorking, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 32 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Dorking?
The nearest crematorium to Dorking is Randalls Park Crematorium, about 4.8 miles from the town centre. Surrey & Sussex Crematorium (10.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Dorking?
Contact Mole Valley 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 Dorking?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Dorking is £2,750 (funeral director’s charges only) at Brunskill Family Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £1,430 at Randalls Park 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 Mole Valley are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Dorking?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Dorking, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Dorking?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Dorking 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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