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Funeral directors in Bristol

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bristol (Bryste), Bristol, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 10 funeral directors based in Bristol, and 44 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery, 2.3 miles away. Deaths in Bristol are registered with Bristol, City of register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bristol

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Directory data refreshed .

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Compare funeral director prices near Bristol

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
R. Davies & Son Funeral Directors1.3 miles£2,795£1,545
R. Davies & Son3.0 miles£2,795£1,545
Adams Funeral Directors3.4 miles£3,340—
E.C. Alderwick & Son Ltd.3.5 miles£2,600£1,750
Stenner & Hill4.1 miles£2,795£1,545
daffodil4.2 miles£2,600£1,750
H.G. Harris4.4 miles£2,850£1,500
L.J. Guyan4.9 miles£2,695£1,545

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Crematoria near Bristol

Cemeteries in and near Bristol

Natural & woodland burial near Bristol

Faith & cultural funerals in Bristol

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 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)
  • Saint Stephen's · 0.1 miles — 21 Saint Stephen's Street, Bristol, BS1 1EQ
  • St John The Baptist · 0.2 miles — St John The Baptist Church, Broad Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 2EZ
  • Bristol Cathedral · 0.2 miles — College Green, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5TJ
  • Christ Church · 0.2 miles — Christ Church, Broad Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 2EJ
  • St Nicholas · 0.2 miles — St Nicholas Church, Saint Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UE

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Bristol: find a church in Bristol for a funeral service · prayer times in Bristol for janazah

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

When someone dies in Bristol: 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 Bristol, City of register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Bristol, City of Council bereavement services.
  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 Bristol

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 (published 7 January 2026 by SunLife, an insurer that also sells funeral plans). 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 Bristol?
We list 10 funeral directors based in Bristol, 31 funeral directors within 5 miles and 44 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bristol?
The nearest crematorium to Bristol is South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery, about 2.3 miles from the city centre. Canford Crematorium (3.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bristol?
Contact Bristol, City of 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 Bristol?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bristol is £2,600 (funeral director’s charges only) at E.C. Alderwick & Son Ltd.; add the crematorium fee — £1,210 at South Bristol Crematorium & 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 Bristol, City of are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Bristol?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Bristol, hindu funerals in Bristol, sikh funerals in Bristol, buddhist funerals in Bristol, catholic funerals in Bristol, orthodox christian funerals in Bristol, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bristol?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bristol 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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