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Funeral directors in Whitby

Our local funeral directors in Whitby are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
01947 825586
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Local teams

Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding

Serving the Whitby area

Every one of our Whitby funeral directors is experienced, trusted and dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified care for your loved one. We have invested in modern facilities across the area, ensuring every family receives the same high standard of professionalism and support. Whatever your requirements, our caring team is on hand for guidance and reassurance, day or night, throughout the year.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Whitby or an unattended funeral in Whitby, and help you choose memorials in Whitby when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in North Yorkshire.

Graeme Buckle Funeral Directors, Whitby branch

Graeme Buckle Funeral Directors, Whitby

We are on the main road out of Whitby towards Scarborough.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,889

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,194
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,889

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,745

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,745
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,745

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01947 825586
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Whitby

Rated 5 / 5 based on 29 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

I cannot thank the funeral directors enough for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed when arranging my mum’s funeral. At such a difficult and emotional time, they made the whole process as smooth and stress-free as possible. They were particularly understanding of my time restraints and worked around them with kindness, flexibility, and efficiency, without ever making me feel rushed or pressured.

Their support and attention to detail meant so much to me, and I felt reassured that everything was being handled with dignity and respect. The funeral itself went beautifully, and everything on the day was carried out with such care and consideration.

I was also touched that they followed up with me after the funeral to check that everything had gone well and that I was doing okay. This thoughtful gesture showed that their care extends beyond the day itself, which meant a great deal to me.

I am truly grateful for the kindness and compassion they showed both to me and to my mum. I would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone needing support during such a difficult time.

Sandra Edwards, 27 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Gemma Stevenson, 20 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Graeme Buckle FD’s handled my Mum’s death sensitively and effectively. Thank you.

Grace responded to any questions quickly as we planned Mum’s funeral together. The order of service, the flowers, the video tribute and afterwards at Saxonville were exceptional and overall Mum’s funeral was befitting of the special lady she was.

Lindsey Wilson-Willis, 12 October 2026

FAQs

We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.

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