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Funeral directors in Berkeley

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Berkeley itself, and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Westerleigh Crematorium and Cemetery, 12.9 miles away. Deaths in Berkeley are registered with Stroud register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Berkeley

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 Berkeley

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
Dursley Funeral Directors4.5 miles£2,995£1,645
Grimes & Goscombe Chipping Manor5.8 miles£2,995£1,745
Gordon Blake9.3 miles£2,860£1,790
Fred Steven Funeral Directors10.1 miles£2,990£1,980
Philip Ford and Son Funeral Directors10.7 miles£2,995£1,745
Graham Palmer12.0 miles£2,570£1,295
Ernest Heal and Sons13.8 miles£2,860£1,790
Ernest Cocks & Sons14.3 miles£2,895£1,645

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Crematoria near Berkeley

Cemeteries in and near Berkeley

Natural & woodland burial near Berkeley

Faith & cultural funerals in Berkeley

Places of worship near Berkeley — 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 (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (3 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Berkeley: 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 Stroud 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 Berkeley

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 Berkeley?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Berkeley, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Berkeley?
The nearest crematorium to Berkeley is Westerleigh Crematorium and Cemetery, about 12.9 miles from the town centre. Gloucester Crematorium (15.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Berkeley?
Contact Stroud 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 Berkeley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Berkeley is £2,570 (funeral director’s charges only) at Graham Palmer; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Westerleigh Crematorium and 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 Stroud are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Berkeley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Berkeley 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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