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Funeral directors in Wiveliscombe

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Wiveliscombe itself, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Taunton Crematorium, 8.0 miles away. Deaths in Wiveliscombe are registered with Somerset register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Wiveliscombe

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 Wiveliscombe

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
Taunton Funeral Service (price list 2021)9.0 miles£2,250£1,531
Countryside Funerals12.1 miles£2,275£1,375
Hedley Price Funeral Directors (price list 2024)13.1 miles£1,885£1,413
Wallace Stuart Lady Funeral Directors13.3 miles£2,485£1,075
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services13.5 miles—£1,395
A.J. Wakely & Sons19.0 miles£3,040£2,150
Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors19.0 miles£2,500£1,425

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Crematoria near Wiveliscombe

Cemeteries in and near Wiveliscombe

Natural & woodland burial near Wiveliscombe

Faith & cultural funerals in Wiveliscombe

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Wiveliscombe: 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 Somerset 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 Wiveliscombe

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 Wiveliscombe?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Wiveliscombe, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Wiveliscombe?
The nearest crematorium to Wiveliscombe is Taunton Crematorium, about 8.0 miles from the town centre. Sedgemoor Crematorium (16.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Wiveliscombe?
Contact Somerset 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 Wiveliscombe?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Wiveliscombe is £2,275 (funeral director’s charges only) at Countryside Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £1,142 at Taunton 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 Somerset are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Wiveliscombe?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Wiveliscombe 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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