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Funeral directors in Whittlesey

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Whittlesey, and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Fenland Crematorium, 8.1 miles away. Deaths in Whittlesey are registered with Fenland register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Whittlesey

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 Whittlesey

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
Swearers Funeral Directors7.3 miles£2,995£1,645
Peter Barnes Funerals8.7 miles£2,365£1,499
Turner & Son Funeral Directors8.8 miles£2,450£1,625
K.E.Rolfe Independent Family Funeral Directors8.8 miles£2,350—
Bailey & West Funeral Directors14.2 miles£2,295£1,545
W. Bailey & Son14.4 miles£2,395£1,545
Crowsons Funeral Directors15.8 miles£3,090£2,050

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Crematoria near Whittlesey

Cemeteries in and near Whittlesey

Natural & woodland burial near Whittlesey

Faith & cultural funerals in Whittlesey

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)
  • Drolma Centre · 5.6 miles — 260 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE1 3PG

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (4 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 →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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Funeral costs in Whittlesey

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 Whittlesey?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Whittlesey, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Whittlesey?
The nearest crematorium to Whittlesey is Fenland Crematorium, about 8.1 miles from the town centre. Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium (13.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Whittlesey?
Contact Fenland 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 Whittlesey?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Whittlesey is £2,295 (funeral director’s charges only) at Bailey & West Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,320 at Fenland 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 Fenland are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Whittlesey?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Whittlesey 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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