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Funeral directors in Settle

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Settle, and 1 funeral director within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium, 13.0 miles away. Deaths in Settle 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 Settle

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 Settle

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
Helliwells Funeral Services11.2 miles£2,594£1,864
B & W Funerals11.7 miles£2,155—
Brook Smith and Son13.0 miles£2,300£1,525
Langshaw Calverley Funeral Directors17.8 miles£2,995£1,645
Alderson & Horan Funeral Services19.8 miles£2,055—
Alan M. Fawcett20.0 miles£2,332£1,285
ET Birtwistle20.2 miles£2,795£1,545
Melia Powell Funeral Service20.4 miles£2,485£2,100

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Crematoria near Settle

Cemeteries in and near Settle

Natural & woodland burial near Settle

Faith & cultural funerals in Settle

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

Catholic churches (1 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Settle: 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Settle

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 Settle?
We list 1 funeral director based in Settle, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 1 funeral director within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Settle?
The nearest crematorium to Settle is Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium, about 13.0 miles from the town centre. Oakworth Crematorium (19.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Settle?
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 Settle?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Settle is £2,055 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alderson & Horan Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £985 at Waltonwrays Cemetery & 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 Settle?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Settle 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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