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Funeral directors in Woodbridge

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Woodbridge, Suffolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Woodbridge, and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Seven Hills Crematorium, 5.6 miles away. Deaths in Woodbridge are registered with East Suffolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Woodbridge

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 Woodbridge

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
Farthing Funeral Service5.9 miles£3,425£2,050
Michael Smy6.7 miles£2,695£1,645
Southgate & Roberts Funeral Directors (price list 2022)7.7 miles—£1,895
Alec Butcher8.2 miles£2,150—
Michael Smy Funeral Directors8.4 miles£2,695£1,645
R. Gwinnell & Sons (price list 2022)11.0 miles£2,340£1,430

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Crematoria near Woodbridge

Cemeteries in and near Woodbridge

Natural & woodland burial near Woodbridge

Faith & cultural funerals in Woodbridge

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh 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 →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Woodbridge: 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 East Suffolk 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 Woodbridge

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 Woodbridge?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Woodbridge, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Woodbridge?
The nearest crematorium to Woodbridge is Seven Hills Crematorium, about 5.6 miles from the town centre. Ipswich Crematorium (6.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Woodbridge?
Contact East Suffolk 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 Woodbridge?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Woodbridge is £2,150 (funeral director’s charges only) at Alec Butcher; add the crematorium fee — £1,125 at Seven Hills 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 East Suffolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Woodbridge?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Woodbridge 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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