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Funeral directors in Lynton

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Lynton, Devon, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Lynton. The nearest is A.D. Williams in Ilfracombe, 12.3 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is North Devon Crematorium (15.4 miles). Deaths are registered with North Devon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Lynton

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 Lynton

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
Braddicks and Sherborne12.6 miles£2,420£1,550
Padfields14.1 miles£1,950£1,350
R.P. Byrom & Son14.1 miles£2,195£1,295
Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors (price list 2024)14.2 miles£1,896£850
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services15.6 miles—£1,395
Hedley Price Funeral Directors (price list 2024)16.1 miles£1,885£1,413
L. Clarke & Sons16.5 miles£2,195£1,295
Porthcawl Funeral Services18.4 miles£1,950—
A D Williams Funeral Directors (price list 2024)20.9 miles£2,195—
Penybont Funeral Services22.4 miles—£1,900

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Crematoria near Lynton

Natural & woodland burial near Lynton

Faith & cultural funerals in Lynton

Places of worship near Lynton — 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Lynton?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is A.D. Williams, 12.3 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 Lynton?
The nearest crematorium to Lynton is North Devon Crematorium, about 15.4 miles from the town centre. Amlosgfa Margam (23.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Lynton?
Contact North Devon 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 Lynton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Lynton is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Padfields. 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 North Devon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Lynton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Lynton 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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