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Funeral directors in Normanton

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Normanton, and 64 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Pontefract Crematorium, 3.7 miles away. Deaths in Normanton are registered with Wakefield register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Normanton

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 Normanton

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 J Burgess0.1 miles£1,780£1,050
T. F. Morritt Funeral Directors2.9 miles£2,795£1,645
Ryan & Foy2.9 miles£2,120£1,995
J Lazenby3.1 miles£2,595£1,645
Harpin's Funeral Service3.6 miles£2,370£2,107
Wakefield Funeral Services4.2 miles£3,140£2,107
Normington & Sons Funeral Directors5.0 miles£1,930£1,549
George Steele & Son Funeral Directors6.7 miles£2,910£2,100
Percy R Wood Funeral Service6.9 miles£3,017—

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Crematoria near Normanton

Cemeteries in and near Normanton

Natural & woodland burial near Normanton

Faith & cultural funerals in Normanton

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Normanton — 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) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (6 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (6 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 (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Normanton?
We list 1 funeral director based in Normanton, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 64 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Normanton?
The nearest crematorium to Normanton is Pontefract Crematorium, about 3.7 miles from the town centre. Kettlethorpe Crematorium (5.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Normanton?
Contact Wakefield 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 Normanton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Normanton is £1,780 (funeral director’s charges only) at R J Burgess; add the crematorium fee — £1,122 at Pontefract 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 Wakefield are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Normanton?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Normanton, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Normanton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Normanton 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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