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Funeral directors in Stow-on-the-Wold

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Stow-on-the-Wold, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park, 17.4 miles away. Deaths in Stow-on-the-Wold are registered with Cotswold register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Stow-on-the-Wold

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 Stow-on-the-Wold

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
W.J. Wright Funeral Directors3.4 miles£3,830£2,100
Julie Sullivan Funeral Directors4.2 miles£3,300£1,890
Allen & Son4.3 miles£3,070£1,795
Peter Smith & Sons Funeral Directors14.2 miles£2,677£1,650
Selim Smith & Co14.6 miles£2,895£1,745
WS Trenhaile Funeral Directors14.6 miles£2,895£1,745
Merstow Green Funeral Home14.8 miles£2,940£2,050
Mason & Stokes Funeral Directors14.8 miles£2,804£1,859
A. Slade and Son18.0 miles£2,475£1,595
WG Rathbone Funeral Directors18.1 miles£2,795£1,745

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Crematoria near Stow-on-the-Wold

Cemeteries in and near Stow-on-the-Wold

Natural & woodland burial near Stow-on-the-Wold

Faith & cultural funerals in Stow-on-the-Wold

Places of worship near Stow-on-the-Wold — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Synagogues (1 nearby)

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Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

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Catholic churches (5 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

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Baptist churches (2 nearby)

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Other churches (1 nearby)

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When someone dies in Stow-on-the-Wold: 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 Cotswold 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 Stow-on-the-Wold

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 Stow-on-the-Wold?
We list 1 funeral director based in Stow-on-the-Wold, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Stow-on-the-Wold?
The nearest crematorium to Stow-on-the-Wold is North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park, about 17.4 miles from the town centre. The Vale Crematorium (18.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Stow-on-the-Wold?
Contact Cotswold 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 Stow-on-the-Wold?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Stow-on-the-Wold is £2,475 (funeral director’s charges only) at A. Slade and Son; add the crematorium fee — £1,345 at North Oxfordshire Crematorium and Memorial Park. 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 Cotswold are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Stow-on-the-Wold?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Stow-on-the-Wold 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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