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Funeral directors in Painswick

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Painswick, Gloucestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Painswick itself, and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gloucester Crematorium, 4.9 miles away. Deaths in Painswick are registered with Stroud register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Painswick

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 Painswick

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
Philip Ford and Son Funeral Directors3.1 miles£2,995£1,745
Ernest Cocks & Sons5.3 miles£2,895£1,645
Fred Steven Funeral Directors6.5 miles£2,990£1,980
WS Trenhaile Funeral Directors9.2 miles£2,895£1,745
Mason & Stokes Funeral Directors9.6 miles£2,804£1,859
Dursley Funeral Directors9.9 miles£2,995£1,645
Selim Smith & Co10.1 miles£2,895£1,745
A. Slade and Son11.0 miles£2,475£1,595
Grimes & Goscombe Chipping Manor12.4 miles£2,995£1,745
Gordon Blake13.2 miles£2,860£1,790

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Crematoria near Painswick

Cemeteries in and near Painswick

Natural & woodland burial near Painswick

Faith & cultural funerals in Painswick

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

Mosques (5 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 (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 (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Painswick: 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 Stroud 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 Painswick

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 Painswick?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Painswick, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 19 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Painswick?
The nearest crematorium to Painswick is Gloucester Crematorium, about 4.9 miles from the town centre. Westerleigh Crematorium and Cemetery (21.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Painswick?
Contact Stroud 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 Painswick?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Painswick is £2,475 (funeral director’s charges only) at A. Slade and Son; add the crematorium fee — £1,156 at Gloucester 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 Stroud are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Painswick?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Painswick 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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