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Funeral directors in Bridgwater

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Bridgwater, and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Sedgemoor Crematorium, 4.3 miles away. Deaths in Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater

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 Bridgwater

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
Wallace Stuart Lady Funeral Directors2.5 miles£2,485£1,075
Ashley Edwards Funeral Directors6.5 miles£2,500£1,425
Richard Marsh Funeral Services6.6 miles£2,775£1,700
Macbeth Funeral Services (price list 2024)7.6 miles£2,590£1,599
Burnham Funeral Services7.6 miles£2,775£1,700
Taunton Funeral Service (price list 2021)8.8 miles£2,250£1,531
M.J. Sheppard14.1 miles£2,630£1,664
C V Gower Funeral Directors14.2 miles£1,930£1,025
Cheddar & District Funeral Directors (price list 2023)14.2 miles£1,775—

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Crematoria near Bridgwater

Cemeteries in and near Bridgwater

Natural & woodland burial near Bridgwater

Faith & cultural funerals in Bridgwater

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

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • Salvation Army · 1.1 miles — Moorland Road, Sydenham, Bridgwater, TA6 4JS

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Bridgwater: find a church in Bridgwater for a funeral service

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

When someone dies in Bridgwater: 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Bridgwater

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 Bridgwater?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Bridgwater, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bridgwater?
The nearest crematorium to Bridgwater is Sedgemoor Crematorium, about 4.3 miles from the town centre. Taunton Crematorium (9.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bridgwater?
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 Bridgwater?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bridgwater 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.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Bridgwater?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Bridgwater, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bridgwater?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bridgwater 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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