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Funeral directors in Harwich

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Harwich, Essex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Harwich itself, and 30 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Seven Hills Crematorium, 5.8 miles away. Deaths in Harwich are registered with Tendring register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Harwich

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 Harwich

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
R. Gwinnell & Sons (price list 2022)0.8 miles£2,340£1,430
Titford Funeral Directors7.6 miles£2,695£1,745
P.G. Oxley Funeral Directors7.8 miles—£1,895
Michael Smy8.6 miles£2,695£1,645
Farthing Funeral Service9.0 miles£3,425£2,050
Southgate & Roberts Funeral Directors (price list 2022)10.0 miles—£1,895

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Crematoria near Harwich

Cemeteries in and near Harwich

Natural & woodland burial near Harwich

Faith & cultural funerals in Harwich

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist 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 →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Harwich: 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 Tendring register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Tendring 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 Harwich

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 Harwich?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Harwich, 8 funeral directors within 5 miles and 30 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Harwich?
The nearest crematorium to Harwich is Seven Hills Crematorium, about 5.8 miles from the town centre. Weeley Crematorium (9.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Harwich?
Contact Tendring 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 Harwich?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Harwich is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only) at Titford Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,125 at Seven Hills 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 Tendring are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Harwich?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Harwich 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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