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Funeral directors in Buckfastleigh

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

There are 2 funeral directors based in Buckfastleigh, and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Torquay Crematorium, 10.2 miles away. Deaths in Buckfastleigh are registered with Teignbridge register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Buckfastleigh

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 Buckfastleigh

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
Christophers' Family Funerals2.6 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Christophers' Family Funerals8.4 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors9.1 miles£2,495£1,545
Maunders Funeral Service9.6 miles£2,810£2,050
Torbay & District Funeral Service11.3 miles£2,810£2,050
Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service12.9 miles£2,480£1,850
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service13.2 miles£1,895—
J H Way Funeral Services15.1 miles£2,810£2,050

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Crematoria near Buckfastleigh

Cemeteries in and near Buckfastleigh

Natural & woodland burial near Buckfastleigh

Faith & cultural funerals in Buckfastleigh

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

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)
  • Quaker House · 2.6 miles — Foales Court, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7QE

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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When someone dies in Buckfastleigh: 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 Teignbridge 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 Buckfastleigh

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 Buckfastleigh?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Buckfastleigh, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Buckfastleigh?
The nearest crematorium to Buckfastleigh is Torquay Crematorium, about 10.2 miles from the town centre. The Park Crematorium, Plympton (14.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Buckfastleigh?
Contact Teignbridge 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 Buckfastleigh?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Buckfastleigh 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 Teignbridge are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Buckfastleigh?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Buckfastleigh 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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