Hayley Owen Funeral Directors (Knaresborough)

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Hayley Owen Funeral Directors (Knaresborough)

38 High Street, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ, UK

York and Knaresborough's most qualified independent funeral directors. Fully qualified staff at every level. For every life is unique, so is every funeral.

York's Most Qualified Independent Funeral Directors Hayley Owen Funeral Directors is a highly qualified, independent funeral director serving families across York and Knaresborough. With fully qualified staff at every level, we are here to support your family 24 hours a day. Built on Trust. Led by Qualifications. Hayley Owen is York's only fully qualified female funeral director, undertaker and embalmer — and the only funeral director in the area where every member of staff holds a professional qualification. 10+ Years of trusted independent care for families across York 100% Qualified staff — every director holds a Diploma in Funeral Services BIFD Registered tutor — Hayley trains the next generation of professionals Founded in December 2015 by Hayley and her husband David, this independent family-run funeral home was built on a simple belief: that families deserve the highest standard of care, without pressure and without compromise. Hayley has never employed a salesperson. She will only ever suggest ways to reduce your costs, never push you to exceed your wishes. Every Funeral Arranged Around You No two families are the same, and no two funerals should be either. Hayley and her team will guide you through every decision at your own pace.

Prices and Packages

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.
ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

£ 2,245.00

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements £700.00
Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care £220.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. £360.00
Providing a suitable coffin £495.00
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) POA
At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle £470.00
UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only) £1,800.00
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 £1,100.00
FEES YOU MUST PAY

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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1
In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is:
For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees.
£2,500.00
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2
In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:
£1,197.00
ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile) £1.00
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) £140.00
Collection and delivery of ashes POA
Embalming £145.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) £250.00
Limousine £45.00

The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.

1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.

2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.

Prices correct as from 13/08/2026and may be subject to change. E & O.E.

Contact Information

Hayley Owen Funeral Directors (Knaresborough)

38 High Street, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ, UK