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Funeral directors in Wakefield

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Wakefield, and 37 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Kettlethorpe Crematorium, 2.8 miles away. Deaths in Wakefield 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 Wakefield

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Crematoria near Wakefield

Cemeteries in and near Wakefield

Natural & woodland burial near Wakefield

Faith & cultural funerals in Wakefield

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

Places of worship near Wakefield — 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 (7 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 →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

When someone dies in Wakefield: 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 Wakefield

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 Wakefield?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Wakefield, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 37 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Wakefield?
The nearest crematorium to Wakefield is Kettlethorpe Crematorium, about 2.8 miles from the city centre. Pontefract Crematorium (6.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Wakefield?
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 Wakefield?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Wakefield is £1,780 (funeral director’s charges only) at R J Burgess; add the crematorium fee — £1,122 at Kettlethorpe 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 Wakefield?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Wakefield, catholic funerals in Wakefield, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Wakefield?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Wakefield 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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