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Funeral directors in High Bentham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in High Bentham, North Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in High Bentham, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Beetham Hall Crematorium, 12.1 miles away. Deaths in High Bentham are registered with North Yorkshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near High Bentham

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 High Bentham

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
B & W Funerals2.0 miles£2,155—
Alan M. Fawcett10.2 miles£2,332£1,285
Alan Fawcett11.4 miles£2,332£1,285
Preston Ireland Bowker12.9 miles£2,795£1,545
Bare & Torrisholme13.6 miles£2,148—
Preston Ireland Bowker15.6 miles£2,595£1,545
Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director16.9 miles£1,951£1,450
Saunders and Son Funeral Directors17.5 miles—£1,395
Helliwells Funeral Services19.1 miles£2,594£1,864

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Crematoria near High Bentham

Cemeteries in and near High Bentham

Natural & woodland burial near High Bentham

Faith & cultural funerals in High Bentham

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

Catholic churches (5 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

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

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Funeral costs in High Bentham

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 High Bentham?
We list 1 funeral director based in High Bentham, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to High Bentham?
The nearest crematorium to High Bentham is Beetham Hall Crematorium, about 12.1 miles from the town centre. Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium (13.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in High Bentham?
Contact North Yorkshire 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 High Bentham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near High Bentham is £1,951 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alan Postlethwaite Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,150 at Beetham Hall 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 Yorkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in High Bentham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near High Bentham 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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