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Funeral directors in Esher

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Esher, and 143 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kingston Crematorium, 4.1 miles away. Deaths in Esher are registered with Elmbridge register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Esher

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 Esher

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
Lodge Brothersunder 0.1 miles£4,410£2,665
Frederick W Paine2.2 miles£3,695£1,745
Lodge Brothers2.5 miles£4,410£2,665
Lodge Brothers2.8 miles£4,410£2,665
Brunskill Family Funerals2.9 miles£2,750£1,304
Frederick W. Paine3.2 miles£3,695£1,745
Lodge Brothers3.4 miles£4,410£2,665
Lodge & Keates3.8 miles£4,410£2,665
Lodge Brothers4.0 miles£4,410£2,665
Lodge Brothers4.0 miles£4,410£2,665
Frederick W Paine4.1 miles£3,695£1,745
Lodge Brothers4.2 miles£4,410£2,665

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Crematoria near Esher

Cemeteries in and near Esher

Natural & woodland burial near Esher

Faith & cultural funerals in Esher

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

Places of worship near Esher — 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 (2 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 (4 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 Esher: 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 Elmbridge register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Elmbridge 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 Esher

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 Esher?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Esher, 36 funeral directors within 5 miles and 143 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Esher?
The nearest crematorium to Esher is Kingston Crematorium, about 4.1 miles from the town centre. Randalls Park Crematorium (4.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Esher?
Contact Elmbridge 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 Esher?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Esher is £2,750 (funeral director’s charges only) at Brunskill Family Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £745 at Kingston 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 Elmbridge are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Esher?
Yes — see our local guides to sikh funerals in Esher, buddhist funerals in Esher, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Esher?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Esher 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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