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Funeral directors in Stansted Mountfitchet

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Stansted Mountfitchet, and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Cam Valley Crematorium, 12.1 miles away. Deaths in Stansted Mountfitchet are registered with Uttlesford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Stansted Mountfitchet

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 Stansted Mountfitchet

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
Daniel Robinson and Sons6.4 miles£2,575£1,895
Peasgood & Skeates Funeral Directors8.4 miles£2,575£1,895
Masterson Funeral Home8.7 miles£2,575£1,895
FJ Pinnock and Son Funeral Directors10.7 miles£2,575£1,895
Austin's Funeral Directors11.7 miles£3,940£3,425
Powell Funeral Directors11.8 miles£3,195£1,745
Austin's Family Funeral Directors12.7 miles£3,940£3,425
Stuart Poulton13.1 miles£3,506£1,325
Powell Funeral Service13.1 miles£3,195£1,745
Pepper & Phillips13.4 miles—£1,599
Powell Funeral Service13.7 miles£3,195£1,745
West & Sons Funeral Directors13.8 miles£2,890£1,499

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Crematoria near Stansted Mountfitchet

Cemeteries in and near Stansted Mountfitchet

Natural & woodland burial near Stansted Mountfitchet

Faith & cultural funerals in Stansted Mountfitchet

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

Synagogues (3 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 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 →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

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 Stansted Mountfitchet?
We list 1 funeral director based in Stansted Mountfitchet, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Stansted Mountfitchet?
The nearest crematorium to Stansted Mountfitchet is Cam Valley Crematorium, about 12.1 miles from the town centre. Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery (12.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Stansted Mountfitchet?
Contact Uttlesford 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 Stansted Mountfitchet?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Stansted Mountfitchet is £2,575 (funeral director’s charges only) at Daniel Robinson and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Cam Valley 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 Uttlesford are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Stansted Mountfitchet?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Stansted Mountfitchet 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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