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Funeral directors in Ipswich

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ipswich, Suffolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 16 funeral directors based in Ipswich, and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Ipswich Crematorium, 1.2 miles away. Deaths in Ipswich are registered with Ipswich register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ipswich

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 Ipswich

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
Southgate & Roberts Funeral Directors (price list 2022)0.2 miles—£1,895
Michael Smy Funeral Directors1.3 miles£2,695£1,645
Michael Smy1.3 miles£2,695£1,645
Farthing Funeral Service1.7 miles£3,425£2,050
Alec Butcher1.8 miles£2,150—
R. Gwinnell & Sons (price list 2022)9.9 miles£2,340£1,430

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Crematoria near Ipswich

Cemeteries in and near Ipswich

Natural & woodland burial near Ipswich

Faith & cultural funerals in Ipswich

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

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Ipswich?
We list 16 funeral directors based in Ipswich, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ipswich?
The nearest crematorium to Ipswich is Ipswich Crematorium, about 1.2 miles from the town centre. Seven Hills Crematorium (4.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ipswich?
Contact Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ipswich is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alec Butcher; add the crematorium fee — £865 at Ipswich 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 Ipswich are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Ipswich?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Ipswich, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ipswich?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ipswich 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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