Funeral Directors in Wakefield

Wakefield has 11 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here, covering the city and the surrounding West Yorkshire area.

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Arthur Bell (Wakefield) Ltd, Stanley

Arthur Bell (Wakefield) Ltd traces back to before 1920 under founder Harry Vincent Bell, now run by the fourth generation in Stanley, Wakefield.

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Blakey's Funeral Service, Crigglestone

Blakey's Funeral Service in Crigglestone now trades under Howarth Funeral Service, a fourth-generation family firm founded by Raymond Howarth in Wakefield in 1940.

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Co-op Funeralcare, Wakefield

Co-op Funeralcare, Wakefield serves the surrounding area. The branch offers prepaid funeral plans and attended and unattended funerals.

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Harpin's Funeral Service

Covering Wakefield and the wider area, Harpin's Funeral Service is part of Funeral Partners. The team offers attended and unattended funerals.

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Howarth Funeral Service (Incorporating Blakey's Funeral Service)
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Howarth Funeral Service (Incorporating Blakey's Funeral Service)

Howarth Funeral Service is a fourth-generation family business established in 1940, run today by Ian, Neil and Lynne Howarth across Wakefield.

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Howarth Funerals, Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield

Howarth Funerals is a fourth-generation, family-run funeral director on Alverthorpe Road in Wakefield, founded by Raymond Howarth in 1940 and now led by Ian Howarth.

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Howarth Funerals, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield

Howarth Funerals' Denby Dale Road branch in Thornes is one of three Wakefield chapels run by this fourth-generation family founded by Raymond Howarth in 1940.

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Lazenby & Scorah Funeral Directors

Wakefield has relied on Lazenby & Scorah since 1885. This Dignity branch offers prepaid funeral plans and a chapel of rest.

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Normington & Sons Ltd

Normington & Sons has served Wakefield since the late 1950s under principals Ingrid and Philip, operating from Ryhill and offering 24-hour support as a SAIF member.

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Wakefield Funeral Services

Wakefield Funeral Services has been serving local families since 1968. The branch offers attended and unattended funerals and memorials.

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Funeral Costs in Wakefield

Based on the standardised price lists Wakefield's funeral directors publish, a direct cremation typically costs from around £1,445 up to £2,057, averaging near £1,871. A fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) ranges from about £2,150 to £3,490, averaging around £2,562. These figures don't include third-party costs such as crematorium fees, burial plots, or a celebrant or minister's fee. Curious specifically about this option's pricing? Our direct cremation in Wakefield page covers it in more detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

11 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors are listed here for Wakefield and the surrounding area.

A direct cremation without a service is usually the most affordable option, with prices in Wakefield starting from around £1,445.

All 10 funeral directors listed in Wakefield are NAFD or SAIF accredited. Both trade bodies ask members to meet conduct standards and provide a formal complaints procedure, which matters given there's no statutory regulation of the profession.