Unattended funerals in North Yorkshire

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in North Yorkshire take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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Graeme Buckle Funeral Directors in Whitby

Graeme Buckle Funeral Directors

  • 19 Helredale Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JG
  • 01947 825586
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J Rymer Funeral Directors

  • 15 Penley's Grove Street, Monkgate, York, Yorkshire, YO31 7PW
  • 01904 624320
Eatons of Skipton Funeral Directors in Waltonwrays, Carleton Road, Skipton

Eatons of Skipton Funeral Directors

  • The Lodge, Waltonwrays, Carleton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3BT
  • 01756 630511
B Bernard & Sons Funeral Directors in Scarborough

B Bernard & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 1-5 Prospect Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7JP
  • 01723 501001
S C Bainbridge Funeral Directors in Malton

S C Bainbridge Funeral Directors

  • 3 Princess Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7JP
  • 01653 692926
Good's of Harrogate Funeral Directors in Harrogate

Goods Funeral Service

  • 81 Leeds Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8BE
  • 01423 226223
H H Chambers & Son Funeral Directors in Selby, York

H H Chambers & Son Funeral Directors

  • 25 Brook Street, Selby, York, North Yorkshire, YO8 4AL
  • 01757 213130
Chapman Medd Funeral Directors in Easingwold, York

Chapman Medd Funeral Directors

  • Market Place, Easingwold, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 3AD
  • 01347 821370
A Haxby & Sons Funeral Directors in Filey

A Haxby & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 7 Belle Vue St, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9HU
  • 01723 512216
Bryan Mills Funeral Directors in 2 Church Road, York

Bryan Mills Funeral Directors

  • Millstone Cottage, 2 Church Road, York, York, North Yorkshire, YO41 1AA
  • 01759 373015
E & A R Agar Funeral Directors' branch in Malton

E & A R Agar Funeral Directors

  • 100 Castlegate, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7ED
  • 01653 919004
B Bernard & Sons Funeral Directors in Scarborough

B Bernard & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 454 Scalby Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6ZA
  • 01723 332406

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Talk to someone in North Yorkshire

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our North Yorkshire funeral directors arranges it.

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Helpful organisations

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

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.