Someone has just died? What to do now Find a funeral director near you
Menu

Funeral directors in Hugh Town

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Hugh Town, Cornwall, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Hugh Town. The nearest is W,C.Mathews & Son Funeral Director in St Just, 31.8 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is Penmount Crematorium (61.8 miles). Deaths are registered with Isles of Scilly register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hugh Town

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

No funeral directors are listed within 10 miles, so we’re showing the nearest. Ask about coverage and mileage charges.

Compare funeral director prices near Hugh Town

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
Saints Funeral Services42.3 miles—£1,645
W J Winn Funeral Directors44.4 miles£2,295£1,545

Always confirm current prices. Funeral director prices across the UK →

Crematoria near Hugh Town

Cemeteries in and near Hugh Town

Faith & cultural funerals in Hugh Town

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

Catholic churches (1 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Hugh Town?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is W,C.Mathews & Son Funeral Director, 31.8 miles away. Funeral directors regularly travel to cover remote areas, so ask about their coverage and any mileage charge.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hugh Town?
The nearest crematorium to Hugh Town is Penmount Crematorium, about 61.8 miles from the town centre. Glynn Valley Crematorium (81.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hugh Town?
Contact Isles of Scilly 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 Hugh Town?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hugh Town is £2,295 (funeral director’s charges only) at W J Winn Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,259 at Penmount 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 Isles of Scilly are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hugh Town?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hugh Town 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.