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Funeral directors in Ilkley

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Ilkley, and 47 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Oakworth Crematorium, 7.7 miles away. Deaths in Ilkley are registered with Bradford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ilkley

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 Ilkley

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
H. Eaton and Sons Funeral Directors0.5 miles£3,195£1,545
Melia Powell Funeral Service4.2 miles£2,485£2,100
Good's Funeral Service5.0 miles£2,595£1,545
David C. Nunn Independent Family Funeral Director5.2 miles£1,895—
Melia Powell Funeral Service5.2 miles£2,485£2,100
Good's of Otley5.5 miles£2,595£1,545
Desmond Jackson Funeral Director (price list 2024)5.6 miles£1,935£1,625
Arthur B Baxter Funeral Directors5.6 miles£2,595£1,545
Denison's5.9 miles£2,595£1,545

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Crematoria near Ilkley

Cemeteries in and near Ilkley

Natural & woodland burial near Ilkley

Faith & cultural funerals in Ilkley

Places of worship near Ilkley — 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) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (5 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (7 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (5 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Ilkley?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Ilkley, 8 funeral directors within 5 miles and 47 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ilkley?
The nearest crematorium to Ilkley is Oakworth Crematorium, about 7.7 miles from the town centre. Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium (8.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ilkley?
Contact Bradford 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 Ilkley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ilkley is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at David C. Nunn Independent Family Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,171 at Oakworth 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 Bradford are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ilkley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ilkley 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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