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Funeral directors in Yarm

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Yarm, County Durham, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Yarm, and 23 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Teesside Crematorium, 4.9 miles away. Deaths in Yarm are registered with Stockton-on-Tees register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Yarm

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 Yarm

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
David Knowles Funeral Service1.3 miles—£1,495
Crake and Mallon Funeral Service4.5 miles£2,657£1,599
Relph Funeral Directors4.6 miles£2,595£1,545
Colin McGinley Funeral Service4.6 miles£2,491—
Relph Funeral Directors7.1 miles£2,595£1,545
Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors8.2 miles£2,595£1,545
Whitehouse Funeral Services9.2 miles£2,150£1,495
John Meynell Funeral Service12.1 miles£2,595£1,645

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Crematoria near Yarm

Cemeteries in and near Yarm

Natural & woodland burial near Yarm

Faith & cultural funerals in Yarm

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (3 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Yarm: 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 Stockton-on-Tees register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Stockton-on-Tees 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 Yarm

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 Yarm?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Yarm, 8 funeral directors within 5 miles and 23 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Yarm?
The nearest crematorium to Yarm is Teesside Crematorium, about 4.9 miles from the town centre. Stockton-on-Tees Crematorium (5.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Yarm?
Contact Stockton-on-Tees 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 Yarm?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Yarm is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Whitehouse Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,014 at Teesside 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 Stockton-on-Tees are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Yarm?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Yarm 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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