Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Skipton
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Skipton takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Eatons of Skipton Funeral Directors, Skipton
We are situated within Waltonwrays Cemetery grounds.
- The Lodge, Waltonwrays, Carleton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3BT
Call 24 hours a day:
01756 630511
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm- Saturday – Sunday, Appointment Only
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What an unattended funeral costs in Skipton
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Skipton funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,645
- 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Skipton
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.94 / 5 based on 32 reviews.
Rated 5/5
We were looked after so well by Natalie at Eatons of Skipton Funeral Directors. All our questions were answered, we were guided throughout the whole process with kindness and professionalism. I can wholeheartedly recommend Natalie and her team.
Cath Davies, 23 December 2025
Rated 5/5
I can’t thank Natalie at Eatons enough for the incredible support she provided while arranging my dad’s funeral. From start to finish, she was compassionate, empathetic, and genuinely went out of her way to help me in any way she could. During the worst time of my life, she brought comfort, clarity, and kindness, making an unbearable situation that bit easier to navigate. I’d recommend her to absolutely anyone in need of a caring, dedicated funeral director, and I’ll never forget the impact she had on me during such a difficult time.
gaby wilson, 9 December 2025
Rated 5/5
Eatons have recently arranged my fathers funeral and I can’t praise them enough. We didn’t want a traditional funeral and based on my fathers wishes it had to be simple but with a few conditions e.g in Yorkshire and with little fuss. Eatons wete able to arrange this for us and their flexibility and professional approach made the whole process simple and hassle free. Natalie was fantastic in her attention to detail and the invaluable information she was able to give us. In summary well organised and met all our needs and left us feeling that my dad had the best send off he could have had and fond memories of the life he had. Would highly recommend and very convenient as they are based at the Skipton crematorium
geoff cole, 6 November 2025
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Grief after bereavement
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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
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Advice and guidance
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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
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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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