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Funeral directors in Axbridge

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Axbridge, and 18 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Sedgemoor Crematorium, 10.3 miles away. Deaths in Axbridge 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 Axbridge

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 Axbridge

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
C V Gower Funeral Directors1.8 miles£1,930£1,025
Cheddar & District Funeral Directors (price list 2023)2.0 miles£1,775—
M.J. Sheppard2.0 miles£2,630£1,664
Keith C. Britton & Son6.8 miles£2,645£1,650
Groves Family Funeral Directors (price list 2024)7.0 miles£1,600£1,145
Richard Marsh Funeral Services8.2 miles£2,775£1,700
Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors8.2 miles£2,500£1,425
Burnham Funeral Services8.4 miles£2,775£1,700
Macbeth Funeral Services (price list 2024)8.5 miles£2,590£1,599
L Bennett & Son10.5 miles£2,645£1,650
R. Davies & Son12.2 miles£2,795£1,545

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Crematoria near Axbridge

Cemeteries in and near Axbridge

Natural & woodland burial near Axbridge

Faith & cultural funerals in Axbridge

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

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Axbridge: 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 Axbridge

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 Axbridge?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Axbridge, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 18 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Axbridge?
The nearest crematorium to Axbridge is Sedgemoor Crematorium, about 10.3 miles from the town centre. Mendip Crematorium (12.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Axbridge?
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 Axbridge?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Axbridge is £1,930 (funeral director’s charges only) at C V Gower Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Sedgemoor 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 Axbridge?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Axbridge 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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