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Funeral directors in Fakenham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Fakenham, Norfolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Fakenham, and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Mintlyn Crematorium, 17.2 miles away. Deaths in Fakenham are registered with North Norfolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Fakenham

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 Fakenham

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
S. T. Sutton Funeral Directors8.5 miles£2,840—
Jordan Young Independent Funeral Home11.1 miles—£1,830
Gordon Barber Funeral Home11.3 miles£2,795£1,545
Lloyd Durham Funeral Services13.2 miles£2,840—
Eirlys Johnson Funeral Services17.9 miles£2,721£1,695
Ivan Fisher Funeral Home18.3 miles£2,800—
Cromer and District Independent Funeral Services20.0 miles£2,095£1,350

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Crematoria near Fakenham

Cemeteries in and near Fakenham

Natural & woodland burial near Fakenham

Faith & cultural funerals in Fakenham

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

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Fakenham: 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 North Norfolk 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 Fakenham

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 Fakenham?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Fakenham, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Fakenham?
The nearest crematorium to Fakenham is Mintlyn Crematorium, about 17.2 miles from the town centre. Breckland Crematorium (18.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Fakenham?
Contact North Norfolk 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 Fakenham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Fakenham is £2,095 (funeral director’s charges only) at Cromer and District Independent Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,148 at Mintlyn 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 North Norfolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Fakenham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Fakenham 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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