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Funeral directors in Looe

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

There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Looe. The nearest is Westlake Funeral Service in Saltash, 10.7 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is Glynn Valley Crematorium (12.7 miles). Deaths are registered with Cornwall register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Looe

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

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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 Looe

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
Earl of Plymouth13.1 miles£2,595£1,645
Clifford's Funeral Directors13.3 miles£1,800—
Ken Newcombe Funeral Directors13.4 miles£2,395£1,545
Hayley's Funerals14.4 miles£2,095£1,195
Wedlake Funeral Home14.7 miles£1,996—
Wedlake Funeral Home15.1 miles£1,996—
Paul Bourton Funeral Service15.2 miles£2,350£1,195

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Crematoria near Looe

Cemeteries in and near Looe

Natural & woodland burial near Looe

Faith & cultural funerals in Looe

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

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (2 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 →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

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

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 Looe?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is Westlake Funeral Service, 10.7 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 Looe?
The nearest crematorium to Looe is Glynn Valley Crematorium, about 12.7 miles from the town centre. The Park Crematorium, Plympton (17.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Looe?
Contact Cornwall 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 Looe?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Looe is £1,800 (funeral director’s charges only) at Clifford's Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,360 at Glynn Valley 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 Cornwall are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Looe?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Looe 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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