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Funeral directors in Ruthin

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ruthin (Rhuthun), Denbighshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Ruthin itself, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, 11.0 miles away. Deaths in Ruthin are registered with Denbighshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ruthin

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 Ruthin

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
R W Roberts a'i Fab (& Son)6.3 miles£2,110£1,550
Peter Morris Funeral Directors8.0 miles£1,900£1,050
Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors10.1 miles£1,850£1,145
Roberts Brothers11.5 miles£2,360£1,535
O.W. Ellis Funeral Directors13.0 miles£2,695£1,545
J. Francis Roberts & Son13.5 miles£1,950£1,750
John Knowles Funeral Services13.8 miles—£712
Tilston Funeral Services14.0 miles£2,210£1,525
Robert Quinn Funeral Directors17.3 miles£2,840£1,695

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Crematoria near Ruthin

Cemeteries in and near Ruthin

Faith & cultural funerals in Ruthin

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Ruthin: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 Wales. 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 Denbighshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Denbighshire 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.

In Wales you can register a death and hold ceremonies in Welsh or English.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Ruthin

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 Ruthin?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Ruthin, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ruthin?
The nearest crematorium to Ruthin is Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, about 11.0 miles from the town centre. Denbighshire Memorial Park and Crematorium (12.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ruthin?
Contact Denbighshire 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 Ruthin?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ruthin is £1,850 (funeral director’s charges only) at Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,139 at Flintshire Memorial Park and 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 Denbighshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ruthin?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ruthin 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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