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Funeral directors in Reading

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Reading, Berkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 7 funeral directors based in Reading, and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Reading Crematorium, 1.5 miles away. Deaths in Reading are registered with Reading register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Reading

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 Reading

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
Miles and Daughters, Independent Funeral Directors4.0 miles£3,340£2,050
David Greedy Funeral Directors9.0 miles£3,295£1,645
Brian Bentley Funeral Services9.2 miles£3,760£2,050
Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors9.8 miles£3,195£1,645
E Sargeant & Son11.6 miles£3,545£2,105
Howard Chadwick Funeral Services11.7 miles£3,090£2,045

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Crematoria near Reading

Cemeteries in and near Reading

Natural & woodland burial near Reading

Faith & cultural funerals in Reading

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

Places of worship near Reading — 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 (3 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (6 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Reading: find a church in Reading for a funeral service · prayer times in Reading for janazah

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

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

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 Reading?
We list 7 funeral directors based in Reading, 11 funeral directors within 5 miles and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Reading?
The nearest crematorium to Reading is Reading Crematorium, about 1.5 miles from the town centre. Easthamptead Crematorium (9.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Reading?
Contact Reading 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 Reading?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Reading is £3,090 (funeral director’s charges only) at Howard Chadwick Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,100 at Reading 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 Reading are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Reading?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Reading, sikh funerals in Reading, jewish funerals in Reading, buddhist funerals in Reading, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Reading?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Reading 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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