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Funeral directors in Alcester

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Alcester, Warwickshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Alcester, and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Redditch Crematorium, 7.6 miles away. Deaths in Alcester are registered with Stratford-on-Avon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Alcester

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 Alcester

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
Hemming & Peace funeral services0.1 miles£2,940£2,050
Huntley's Funeral Services6.8 miles£2,940£2,050
WG Rathbone Funeral Directors6.9 miles£2,795£1,745
Merstow Green Funeral Home9.2 miles£2,940£2,050
A. V. Band12.4 miles£2,795£1,545
W G Rathbone12.8 miles£2,795£1,645
Dyson Richards Funeral Directors13.2 miles£2,695£1,545
Oliver Scott & Family Funeral Directors13.2 miles£2,105—
Thomas Bragg & Sons13.2 miles£3,040£2,050
Worcester Funeral Service13.5 miles£2,445£895

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Crematoria near Alcester

Cemeteries in and near Alcester

Natural & woodland burial near Alcester

Faith & cultural funerals in Alcester

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (5 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)
Other places of worship (1 nearby)

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When someone dies in Alcester: 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 Stratford-on-Avon 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 Alcester

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 Alcester?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Alcester, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 13 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Alcester?
The nearest crematorium to Alcester is Redditch Crematorium, about 7.6 miles from the town centre. The Vale Crematorium (8.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Alcester?
Contact Stratford-on-Avon 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 Alcester?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Alcester is £2,105 (funeral director’s charges only) at Oliver Scott & Family Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £942 at Redditch 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 Stratford-on-Avon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Alcester?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Alcester 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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