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Funeral directors in Ottery St Mary

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Ottery St Mary, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, 10.5 miles away. Deaths in Ottery St Mary are registered with East Devon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ottery St Mary

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Ottery St Mary

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
E A Dodd and Son0.4 miles£3,072.5£2,055
Walter H. Squires & Son9.9 miles£2,795£1,775
Exeter & District Funeral Service10.6 miles£2,910£2,050
Walter C Parsons10.7 miles£3,110£1,950
Otter Valley Funerals10.7 miles£2,650£1,395
Countryside Funerals14.1 miles£2,275£1,375
J H Way Funeral Services14.5 miles£2,810£2,050
A.J. Wakely & Sons15.0 miles£3,040£2,150

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Crematoria near Ottery St Mary

Cemeteries in and near Ottery St Mary

Natural & woodland burial near Ottery St Mary

Faith & cultural funerals in Ottery St Mary

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Ottery St Mary: 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 East 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.

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Funeral costs in Ottery St Mary

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 Ottery St Mary?
We list 1 funeral director based in Ottery St Mary, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ottery St Mary?
The nearest crematorium to Ottery St Mary is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, about 10.5 miles from the town centre. Taunton Crematorium (18.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ottery St Mary?
Contact East 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 Ottery St Mary?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ottery St Mary is £2,275 (funeral director’s charges only) at Countryside Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £1,350 at Exeter & Devon 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 East Devon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ottery St Mary?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ottery St Mary 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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