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Funeral directors in Worcester

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Worcester (Caerwrangon), Worcestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 6 funeral directors based in Worcester, and 12 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery, 1.3 miles away. Deaths in Worcester are registered with Worcester register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Worcester

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Worcester

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
A. V. Band Funeral Directors0.2 miles£2,795£1,545
Bedwardine Funeral Services0.6 miles£2,950—
A V Band0.7 miles£2,795£1,645
Worcester Funeral Service1.7 miles£2,445£895
A. V. Band6.1 miles£2,795£1,545
Merstow Green Funeral Home13.3 miles£2,940£2,050
B. Ince Funeral Director13.3 miles£1,820£1,380
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors13.7 miles£3,445£2,050

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Crematoria near Worcester

Cemeteries in and near Worcester

Natural & woodland burial near Worcester

Faith & cultural funerals in Worcester

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (5 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Worcester: find a church in Worcester for a funeral service · prayer times in Worcester for janazah

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When someone dies in Worcester: 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 Worcester 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Worcester

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 Worcester?
We list 6 funeral directors based in Worcester, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 12 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Worcester?
The nearest crematorium to Worcester is Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery, about 1.3 miles from the city centre. The Vale Crematorium (9.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Worcester?
Contact Worcester 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 Worcester?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Worcester is £1,820 (funeral director’s charges only) at B. Ince Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,000 at Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery. 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 Worcester are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Worcester?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Worcester, catholic funerals in Worcester, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Worcester?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Worcester 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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