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Funeral directors in Stroud

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Stroud, and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gloucester Crematorium, 7.5 miles away. Deaths in Stroud 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 Stroud

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 Stroud

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 Directors0.1 miles£2,995£1,745
Fred Steven Funeral Directors3.6 miles£2,990£1,980
Dursley Funeral Directors7.3 miles£2,995£1,645
Ernest Cocks & Sons7.6 miles£2,895£1,645
Grimes & Goscombe Chipping Manor9.5 miles£2,995£1,745
A. Slade and Son11.1 miles£2,475£1,595
WS Trenhaile Funeral Directors12.1 miles£2,895£1,745
Mason & Stokes Funeral Directors12.5 miles£2,804£1,859
Selim Smith & Co13.0 miles£2,895£1,745
Gordon Blake13.1 miles£2,860£1,790

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Crematoria near Stroud

Cemeteries in and near Stroud

Natural & woodland burial near Stroud

Faith & cultural funerals in Stroud

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

Mosques (3 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Stroud: find a church in Stroud for a funeral service

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When someone dies in Stroud: 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 Stroud

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 Stroud?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Stroud, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 15 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Stroud?
The nearest crematorium to Stroud is Gloucester Crematorium, about 7.5 miles from the town centre. Westerleigh Crematorium and Cemetery (18.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Stroud?
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 Stroud?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Stroud 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 Stroud?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Stroud 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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