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Funeral directors in Merton

There are 14 funeral directors in the London Borough of Merton, including 3 Co-op, co-operative or Dignity branches. The nearest crematorium is North East Surrey Crematorium, about 1.6 miles from the centre of the area. Deaths here are registered with Merton register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

All funeral directors in Merton

Sorted by distance from the centre of Merton. We never rank by payment. Data checked September 2026.

Crematoria near Merton

Cemeteries in Merton

When someone dies in Merton

  1. Get the death confirmed — call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 if it was expected, or 999 if it was sudden.
  2. Register the death within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register · Merton Council bereavement services.
  3. Compare two or three funeral directors above and ask for their standardised price lists.

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Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Merton?
We list 14 funeral directors in the London Borough of Merton.
Which crematorium is nearest to Merton?
North East Surrey Crematorium (1.6 miles) and Lambeth Crematorium (1.8 miles).
How much does a funeral cost in Merton?
Compare funeral directors’ standardised price lists. National averages (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026): direct cremation £1,628, simple funeral £3,828, simple funeral in London £4,897.

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