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Funeral directors in Alton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Alton, Hampshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Alton, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Basingstoke Crematorium, 10.7 miles away. Deaths in Alton are registered with East Hampshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Alton

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Alton

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Charles Read & Daughter0.1 miles£3,760£2,050
Kemp & Stevens0.2 miles£3,140£2,050
Thorne-Leggett Funeral Directors5.6 miles£3,140£2,050
Thorne Leggett Funeral Directors7.7 miles£3,140£2,050
Alexander and Dry9.2 miles£2,595£1,545
Jonathan Williams Independent Funeral Directors9.5 miles£2,100£1,280
A & W Goddard Funeral Directors11.2 miles£3,760£2,050
G M Luff & Partners Independent Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons11.2 miles£3,760£2,050
E. Finch & Sons11.6 miles£3,195£1,745
R H Faulkner and Daughter Independent Funeral Directors13.2 miles£2,896£1,600

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Crematoria near Alton

Cemeteries in and near Alton

Natural & woodland burial near Alton

Faith & cultural funerals in Alton

Places of worship near Alton — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (3 nearby)
  • Basingstoke Mosque · 9.4 miles — 35-37 Sarum Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 8SS
  • Mubarak Mosque · 10.2 miles — Mubarak Mosque, Sheephatch Lane, Tilford, GU10 2AQ
  • Harland Hall · 11.4 miles — 62 St George's Road, Aldershot, GU12 4LE

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • The Salvation Army · 0.1 miles — The Salvation Army Hall, Amery Street, Alton, GU34 1HN

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Alton: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with East Hampshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · East Hampshire Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Alton

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Alton?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Alton, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Alton?
The nearest crematorium to Alton is Basingstoke Crematorium, about 10.7 miles from the town centre. Rushmoor Crematorium (11.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Alton?
Contact East Hampshire register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Alton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Alton is £2,100 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jonathan Williams Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,375 at Basingstoke Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in East Hampshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Alton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Alton offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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