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Funeral directors in Hexham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Hexham, Northumberland, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Hexham, and 1 funeral director within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Mountsett Crematorium, 15.2 miles away. Deaths in Hexham are registered with Northumberland register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hexham

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 Hexham

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
E Peart Ltd Funeral Director12.5 miles£2,485£2,045
Derwentside Funeral Service13.2 miles£2,615£1,460
Derwentside Funeral Service14.7 miles£2,615£1,460
W S Harrison Funeral Directors16.3 miles£2,595£1,645
John Bardgett Funeral Directors17.9 miles£2,595£1,645

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Crematoria near Hexham

Cemeteries in and near Hexham

Natural & woodland burial near Hexham

Faith & cultural funerals in Hexham

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

Synagogues (5 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (3 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 →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • Salvation Army · under 0.1 miles — Market Street, Hexham, NE46 3NS

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (4 nearby)

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

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

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

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 Hexham?
We list 1 funeral director based in Hexham, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 1 funeral director within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hexham?
The nearest crematorium to Hexham is Mountsett Crematorium, about 15.2 miles from the town centre. West Road Crematorium (16.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hexham?
Contact Northumberland 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 Hexham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hexham is £2,485 (funeral director’s charges only) at E Peart Ltd Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,041 at Mountsett 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 Northumberland are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hexham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hexham 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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