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Funeral directors in Aldeburgh

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

There is no funeral director listed in Aldeburgh itself, and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Seven Hills Crematorium, 17.4 miles away. Deaths in Aldeburgh 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 Aldeburgh

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 Aldeburgh

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 Service18.5 miles£3,425£2,050
Michael Smy19.3 miles£2,695£1,645
Southgate & Roberts Funeral Directors (price list 2022)20.3 miles—£1,895
R. Gwinnell & Sons (price list 2022)20.3 miles£2,340£1,430
Alec Butcher20.7 miles£2,150—
Michael Smy Funeral Directors21.0 miles£2,695£1,645

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Crematoria near Aldeburgh

Cemeteries in and near Aldeburgh

Natural & woodland burial near Aldeburgh

Faith & cultural funerals in Aldeburgh

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

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

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Methodist churches (3 nearby)

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Baptist churches (4 nearby)

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Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

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Other churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Aldeburgh: 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 Aldeburgh

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 Aldeburgh?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Aldeburgh, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Aldeburgh?
The nearest crematorium to Aldeburgh is Seven Hills Crematorium, about 17.4 miles from the town centre. Ipswich Crematorium (19.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Aldeburgh?
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 Aldeburgh?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Aldeburgh 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 Aldeburgh?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Aldeburgh 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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