Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in North Finchley
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in North Finchley takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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J H Kenyon Funeral Directors, North Finchley
We are on Tally Ho Corner, close to Christ Church and around the corner from Homebase.
- 6 Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0RG
Call 24 hours a day:
020 8445 1651
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in North Finchley
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our North Finchley funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,745
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in North Finchley
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 33 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
From the 1st meeting Teresa showed outstanding service during such a difficult time. Her patience, compassion, and kindness brought an immense amount of comfort to our family.
I am especially grateful for the great care Teresa took in looking after my nephew. Knowing he was in such respectful and gentle hands meant the world to me.
She was prompt, kept me constantly updated, and took the time to ensure I understood everything at every step of the process. Her steady guidance made a painful journey much easier to navigate.
Sheila Sahni, 1 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Sarah and Joan at Finchley were extremely helpful at a difficult time. Always had time for me. The overall experience was very good from start to finish. Thank you .
Chris Hutchins, 26 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Joan was great in guiding us through the funeral arrangements and checking in with us along the way. The funeral went well on the day. Everyone was very kind and professional.
Ros Kitson, 3 August 2026
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.