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Funeral directors in Brixham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Brixham, Devon, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Brixham, and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Torquay Crematorium, 6.4 miles away. Deaths in Brixham are registered with Torbay register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Brixham

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 Brixham

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
Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service0.5 miles£2,480£1,850
Maunders Funeral Service3.8 miles£2,810£2,050
Torbay & District Funeral Service5.9 miles£2,810£2,050
Christophers' Family Funerals10.4 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service10.5 miles£1,895—
J H Way Funeral Services13.0 miles£2,810£2,050
Christophers' Family Funerals13.5 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors15.4 miles£2,495£1,545
Otter Valley Funerals16.2 miles£2,650£1,395
Exeter & District Funeral Service21.8 miles£2,910£2,050
Walter C Parsons21.8 miles£3,110£1,950

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Crematoria near Brixham

Cemeteries in and near Brixham

Natural & woodland burial near Brixham

Faith & cultural funerals in Brixham

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

Buddhist temples & centres (1 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 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 Brixham: 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 Torbay register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Torbay 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 Brixham

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 Brixham?
We list 1 funeral director based in Brixham, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Brixham?
The nearest crematorium to Brixham is Torquay Crematorium, about 6.4 miles from the town centre. Exeter & Devon Crematorium (21.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Brixham?
Contact Torbay 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 Brixham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Brixham is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,495 at Torquay 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 Torbay are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Brixham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Brixham 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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