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If you’re searching for funeral directors in Wakefield, we’re here to help. With our directory, you’ll find independent family-run funeral directors, as well as names like Co-op and Dignity. Our listings cover Wakefield plus surrounding areas such as Wrenthorpe, Outwood, Horbury and Stanley so you can find the right one for you, wherever you’re based in the city.

Planning a funeral in Wakefield

If you’re planning a funeral in Wakefield, you’ll find many options. These include 2 crematoriums in Pontefract and Wakefield, which hold more than 3,000 cremations each year. Wakefield Council also run 19 cemeteries across the district. Some of these have sections for woodland burials and green burials. Wakefield's residents are predominantly Christian, and the city is home to churches of various Christian denominations. There are also several mosques.

Why compare Wakefield funeral directors?

Funeral costs in Wakefield vary based on the type of service you choose, when it takes place and the funeral director you go with. In fact, funeral director’s fees typically account for a third of the funeral cost, which is why it’s always a good idea to compare costs of funeral directors before making your choice. If you want to plan an affordable funeral in Wakefield, our directory makes it easy to compare your options in just a few clicks.

Find a Wakefield crematorium

If you’re planning a cremation, there are 2 main crematoriums in Wakefield:

Find a cemetery or burial ground in Wakefield

There are many burial grounds and cemeteries in Wakefield. These include:

  • Altofts Cemetery
  • Alverthorpe Cemetery
  • Castleford Cemetery
  • Crigglestone Cemetery
  • Featherstone Cemetery
  • Ferrybridge Cemetery
  • Hemsworth Cemetery
  • Horbury Cemetery
  • Knottingley Cemetery
  • Normanton Lower Cemetery
  • Normanton Upper Cemetery
  • Outwood Cemetery
  • Pontefract Cemetery
  • Ryhill Cemetery
  • Sharlston Cemetery
  • Syndale Cemetery
  • Stanley Cemetery
  • Wakefield Cemetery
  • Whitwood Cemetery

You can find more details about Wakefield cemetery and crematorium listings on the City Council website.

We recommend taking some time to look into the different cemeteries and crematoriums listed above before you make your choice. You can find more information through their websites or by reading independent reviews. This will help you to find the best option to meet your needs.

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