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Funeral directors in Buxton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Buxton, Derbyshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Buxton itself, and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Macclesfield Crematorium, 9.4 miles away. Deaths in Buxton are registered with High Peak register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Buxton

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 Buxton

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
Jeremy Unsworth Funeral Services5.7 miles—£1,880
Jeremy Unsworth Funeral Services8.1 miles—£1,880
Andrew Smith Funeral Services8.8 miles—£1,720
Hooley, Watson and Buckley Funeral Directors8.9 miles—£1,545
Adlington Memorial Park and Funeral Service10.2 miles£2,150£1,995
David H. Smith Funeral Directors11.5 miles£2,900£2,705
Jonathan Alcock and Sons Ltd12.3 miles£2,735£1,895
John Brierley & Son Funeral Directors12.6 miles£2,995£1,745
R. Good Funeral Services13.8 miles£2,500£1,750

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Crematoria near Buxton

Cemeteries in and near Buxton

Natural & woodland burial near Buxton

Faith & cultural funerals in Buxton

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

Synagogues (3 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (5 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 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 →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Buxton: 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 High Peak 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.

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Funeral costs in Buxton

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 Buxton?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Buxton, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Buxton?
The nearest crematorium to Buxton is Macclesfield Crematorium, about 9.4 miles from the town centre. Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium (13.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Buxton?
Contact High Peak 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 Buxton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Buxton is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Adlington Memorial Park and Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,080 at Macclesfield 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 High Peak are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Buxton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Buxton 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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