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Funeral directors in Bath

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bath (Caerfaddon), Somerset, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 8 funeral directors based in Bath, and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Haycombe Crematorium, 2.1 miles away. Deaths in Bath are registered with Bath and North East Somerset register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bath

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Bath

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
Hooper & Son0.2 miles£2,595£1,745
W.F. Dolman and Son0.7 miles£2,550£1,780
G. F. Hunt Funeral Directors0.8 miles£2,695£1,645
Paul Dellenty Funeral Director1.6 miles£2,655£1,450
L.J. Guyan6.5 miles£2,695£1,545
D J Bewley Funeral Directors7.7 miles£3,195£1,835
C S Bowyer Funeral Directors7.8 miles£2,995£1,745
E.C. Alderwick & Son Ltd.8.2 miles£2,600£1,750
B H Mears8.5 miles£2,995£1,545
Roy Peddy Funeral Directors8.8 miles£2,795£1,545
H.G. Harris9.4 miles£2,850£1,500
Adams Funeral Directors9.5 miles£3,340—

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Crematoria near Bath

Cemeteries in and near Bath

Natural & woodland burial near Bath

Faith & cultural funerals in Bath

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (6 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Bath: find a church in Bath for a funeral service · prayer times in Bath for janazah

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

When someone dies in Bath: 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 Bath and North East Somerset register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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 Bath

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 Bath?
We list 8 funeral directors based in Bath, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bath?
The nearest crematorium to Bath is Haycombe Crematorium, about 2.1 miles from the city centre. Westerleigh Crematorium and Cemetery (9.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bath?
Contact Bath and North East Somerset 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 Bath?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bath is £2,550 (funeral director’s charges only) at W.F. Dolman and Son; add the crematorium fee — £1,266 at Haycombe 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 Bath and North East Somerset are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Bath?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Bath, hindu funerals in Bath, catholic funerals in Bath, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bath?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bath 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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