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Funeral directors in Bulwell

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 6 funeral directors based in Bulwell, and 73 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gedling Crematorium, 4.2 miles away. Deaths in Bulwell are registered with Nottingham register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bulwell

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 Bulwell

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
Baguley Brothers Funeral Directors2.6 miles£2,695—
A.W. Lymn The Craftsmen in Stone4.0 miles£3,399£1,775
M.A. Mills4.7 miles£2,499£1,475
Bespoke Funeral Care (price list 2024)4.9 miles£1,895£1,113

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Crematoria near Bulwell

Cemeteries in and near Bulwell

Natural & woodland burial near Bulwell

Faith & cultural funerals in Bulwell

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

Places of worship near Bulwell — 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) (5 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (7 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 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)
  • St Mary's Church · 0.2 miles — St Mary's Church, Highbury Road, Nottingham, NG6 9AF
  • St John's Church · 0.4 miles — St John's Church, Keys Close, Nottingham, NG6 8JL
  • Rise Park Church · 1.2 miles — The Church on Rise Park, Revelstoke Way, Nottingham, NG5 5EB
  • St Philip's Church · 1.2 miles — Knights Close, Top Valley, Nottingham, NG5 9AJ
  • Christ Church · 1.2 miles — 587 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AD

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 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 →

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

When someone dies in Bulwell: 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 Nottingham register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Nottingham 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 Bulwell

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 Bulwell?
We list 6 funeral directors based in Bulwell, 26 funeral directors within 5 miles and 73 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bulwell?
The nearest crematorium to Bulwell is Gedling Crematorium, about 4.2 miles from the town centre. Bramcote Crematorium (4.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bulwell?
Contact Nottingham 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 Bulwell?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bulwell is £2,499 (funeral director’s charges only) at M.A. Mills; add the crematorium fee — £1,275 at Gedling 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 Nottingham are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Bulwell?
Yes — see our local guides to hindu funerals in Bulwell, jewish funerals in Bulwell, buddhist funerals in Bulwell, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bulwell?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bulwell 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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