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Funeral directors in Wakefield

Our local funeral directors in Wakefield are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

01924 373237
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Serving the Wakefield area

Our funeral directors in Wakefield are on Duke of York Street, opposite the Trinity. However you choose to say goodbye, the same care goes into every part of it. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and go through each decision in turn. Our team here is experienced and knows the city's churches, chapels and crematorium well. Speak to our funeral home in Wakefield and tell us what you have in mind.

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

Lazenby & Scorah Funeral Directors, Wakefield branch

Lazenby & Scorah Funeral Directors, Wakefield

You can find our funeral home on Duke of York Street, opposite the Trinity Centre.

Our services

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

Total price: £3,845

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
£1,150
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,845

Optional extras:

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

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and 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 estimated cost
£1,645

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.

01924 373237
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Wakefield

Rated 5 / 5 based on 31 reviews.

Rated 5/5

The staff at Lazenby and Scorah were so kind and helpful after my husband passed away. Mary and Bernardine kept me informed at every step. I was able to see my husband at the funeral home in a quiet area where I could say my last goodbye.

The funeral was booked - church, vicar, graveyard; funeral notices in the local paper , and service booklet. Nothing was too much trouble.

On the day of the funeral the staff were very formal and respectful. All in all I felt my husband had the funeral he deserved. And I was treated with such kindness; I’ll never forget. Thank you so much.

Gwyneth Young, 16 March 2026

Rated 5/5

Very professional service, Caring supportive and informative in very emotional circumstances. Didn't have to worry about the funeral all handled with dignity and care.

Always happy to answer any questions.

Thankyou for caring

Diane Ferry, 23 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Excellent, faultless service throughout. Highly professional in every manner. Superb staff who cared and showed compassion throughout. Mary and Bernadine were terrific and took all the stress out of a difficult situation.

Phil Walters, 8 August 2025

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