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Funeral directors in Bruton

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

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Bruton town centre, and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Mendip Crematorium, 7.7 miles away. Deaths in Bruton 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 Bruton

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Bruton

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
Trotman Funeral Directors5.6 miles£3,025—
L C Hill and Son Funeral Directors8.4 miles£3,240£2,050
Peter Jackson Funeral Services9.5 miles£2,945£1,595
Bracher Bros Ltd9.5 miles£2,895£1,545
William Adlam Funeral Directors9.8 miles£2,395£1,545
Peter Jackson Funeral Services9.8 miles£2,945£1,595
B H Mears12.1 miles£2,995£1,545
F Curtis and Son Funeral Directors13.4 miles£3,115£2,050
M.J. Sheppard17.9 miles£2,630£1,664
D J Bewley Funeral Directors17.9 miles£3,195£1,835
Cheddar & District Funeral Directors (price list 2023)18.0 miles£1,775—
C S Bowyer Funeral Directors18.2 miles£2,995£1,745

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Crematoria near Bruton

Cemeteries in and near Bruton

Natural & woodland burial near Bruton

Faith & cultural funerals in Bruton

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

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)
  • Ton Boon Trust · 18.4 miles — 24 Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1BY

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist 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 Bruton: 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 Bruton

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 Bruton?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bruton?
The nearest crematorium to Bruton is Mendip Crematorium, about 7.7 miles from the town centre. Yeovil Crematorium (15.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bruton?
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 Bruton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bruton is £2,395 (funeral director’s charges only) at William Adlam Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,375 at Mendip 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 Bruton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bruton 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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