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Funeral directors in Syston

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Syston, Leicestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Syston, and 44 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gilroes Crematorium, 5.1 miles away. Deaths in Syston are registered with Charnwood register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Syston

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 Syston

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
Asian Funeral Service3.5 miles£1,525£1,500
G Gamble and Sons5.2 miles£1,845—
Charnwood Funeral Services7.5 miles—£2,034
Ginns & Gutteridge7.5 miles£2,595£1,545
Ginns & Gutteridge7.7 miles£2,595£1,545

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Crematoria near Syston

Cemeteries in and near Syston

Natural & woodland burial near Syston

Faith & cultural funerals in Syston

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

Places of worship near Syston — 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) (8 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)
  • Jain Samaj · 5.4 miles — 32 Oxford Street, Leicester, LE1 5XU

Jain 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 →

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

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

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 Syston?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Syston, 12 funeral directors within 5 miles and 44 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Syston?
The nearest crematorium to Syston is Gilroes Crematorium, about 5.1 miles from the town centre. Loughborough Crematorium (6.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Syston?
Contact Charnwood 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 Syston?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Syston is £1,525 (funeral director’s charges only) at Asian Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,160 at Gilroes 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 Charnwood are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Syston?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Syston, hindu funerals in Syston, sikh funerals in Syston, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Syston?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Syston 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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