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Funeral directors in Kington

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Kington (Ceintun), Herefordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Kington, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hereford Crematorium, 15.9 miles away. Deaths in Kington are registered with Herefordshire, County of register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Kington

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

Compare funeral director prices near Kington

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
Cheriton Funerals5.1 miles£2,910—
R W Mann & Son12.3 miles£2,695£1,545
Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors16.1 miles£2,695£1,745
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors17.3 miles£3,445£2,050

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Crematoria near Kington

Cemeteries in and near Kington

Natural & woodland burial near Kington

Faith & cultural funerals in Kington

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

Catholic churches (5 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)
  • Kingdom Hall · 0.4 miles — Old Eardisley Road, Kington, HR5 3EA

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Kington?
We list 1 funeral director based in Kington, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Kington?
The nearest crematorium to Kington is Hereford Crematorium, about 15.9 miles from the town centre. Wyre Forest Crematorium and Cemetery (33.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Kington?
Contact Herefordshire, County of 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 Kington?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Kington is £2,695 (funeral director’s charges only) at R W Mann & Son; add the crematorium fee — £1,054 at Hereford 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 Herefordshire, County of are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Kington?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Kington 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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