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Funeral directors in Ely

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Ely, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Fenland Crematorium, 12.4 miles away. Deaths in Ely are registered with East Cambridgeshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ely

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 Ely

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
Ely Funeral Service0.3 miles£2,595£1,645
Ely Funeral Service0.5 miles£2,595£1,645
Turner & Son Funeral Directors12.7 miles£2,450£1,625
K.E.Rolfe Independent Family Funeral Directors12.9 miles£2,350—
Peasgood & Skeates13.6 miles£2,575£1,895
Peasgood & Skeates14.0 miles£2,575£1,895
Weyman Funeral Home14.3 miles£2,895£1,545
Kingfisher Independent Funeral Directors In St. Ives15.0 miles£2,195£1,695
Swearers Funeral Directors16.2 miles£2,995£1,645
W. Bailey & Son19.1 miles£2,395£1,545

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Crematoria near Ely

Cemeteries in and near Ely

Natural & woodland burial near Ely

Faith & cultural funerals in Ely

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (1 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Ely: 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 East Cambridgeshire 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.

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Funeral costs in Ely

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 Ely?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Ely, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ely?
The nearest crematorium to Ely is Fenland Crematorium, about 12.4 miles from the city centre. City of Cambridge Crematorium (14.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ely?
Contact East Cambridgeshire 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 Ely?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ely is £2,195 (funeral director’s charges only) at Kingfisher Independent Funeral Directors In St. Ives; add the crematorium fee — £1,320 at Fenland 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 East Cambridgeshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ely?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ely 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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