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Funeral directors in Church Stretton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Church Stretton, Shropshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Church Stretton, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Emstrey Crematorium, 11.5 miles away. Deaths in Church Stretton are registered with Shropshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Church Stretton

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Church Stretton

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
A S Morris & Son (price list 2023)0.1 miles£2,185—
Clive Pugh Funeral Directors11.9 miles—£2,735
Aubrey Kirkham12.1 miles£2,430—
R.G. Peate16.4 miles£1,780£1,800
Perry and Phillips16.4 miles£3,050£1,850
Tranter L & Son Funeral Directors Ltd18.9 miles—£2,295
Hiltons20.3 miles£2,150—
R W Mann & Son21.6 miles£2,695£1,545
B. Ince Funeral Director23.7 miles£1,820£1,380

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Crematoria near Church Stretton

Cemeteries in and near Church Stretton

Natural & woodland burial near Church Stretton

Faith & cultural funerals in Church Stretton

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (1 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 (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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Funeral costs in Church Stretton

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 Church Stretton?
We list 1 funeral director based in Church Stretton, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Church Stretton?
The nearest crematorium to Church Stretton is Emstrey Crematorium, about 11.5 miles from the town centre. Telford Crematorium (20.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Church Stretton?
Contact Shropshire 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 Church Stretton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Church Stretton is £1,780 (funeral director’s charges only) at R.G. Peate; add the crematorium fee — £1,195 at Emstrey 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 Shropshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Church Stretton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Church Stretton 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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