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Funeral directors in Burton upon Trent

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 7 funeral directors based in Burton upon Trent, and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Bretby Crematorium, 2.4 miles away. Deaths in Burton upon Trent are registered with East Staffordshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Burton upon Trent

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 Burton upon Trent

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
F.M. & J. Wait Funeral Directors0.6 miles£2,495£1,545
Murray's Funeral Directors0.9 miles£2,545£1,695
Peace Lily Funeral Services3.1 miles—£1,295
Tony Fagan & Sons3.6 miles£1,990£1,550
FM & J Wait Funeral Director4.0 miles£2,495£1,545
JP Springthorpe & Co8.6 miles£2,850—
George Simnett Family Funeral Directors9.4 miles£2,699£1,420

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Crematoria near Burton upon Trent

Cemeteries in and near Burton upon Trent

Natural & woodland burial near Burton upon Trent

Faith & cultural funerals in Burton upon Trent

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

Places of worship near Burton upon Trent — 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 (5 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 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 (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)
  • The Salvation Army · 3.9 miles — 181 Wilmot Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9BN

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Burton upon Trent: 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 East Staffordshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · East Staffordshire 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 Burton upon Trent

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 Burton upon Trent?
We list 7 funeral directors based in Burton upon Trent, 15 funeral directors within 5 miles and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Burton upon Trent?
The nearest crematorium to Burton upon Trent is Bretby Crematorium, about 2.4 miles from the town centre. Lichfield & District Crematorium (8.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Burton upon Trent?
Contact East Staffordshire 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 Burton upon Trent?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Burton upon Trent is £1,990 (funeral director’s charges only) at Tony Fagan & Sons. 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 East Staffordshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Burton upon Trent?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Burton upon Trent, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Burton upon Trent?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Burton upon Trent 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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