Bury St Edmunds Funeral Care
0.1 milesWoolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LA
Funeral directors in Bury St Edmunds
Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.
There are 7 funeral directors based in Bury St Edmunds, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West Suffolk Crematorium, 2.3 miles away. Deaths in Bury St Edmunds are registered with West Suffolk register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.
Funeral directors in and near Bury St Edmunds
Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .
L Fulcher
0.2 milesWhiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1NX
£2,795 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Hyde-Chambers Funeral Services
0.2 miles5a King's Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3DJ
F Clutterham Funeral Directors
0.2 milesBury St Edmunds, IP33 1XL
Armstrongs Funeral Service
0.2 miles43 St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TH
Meredith Grainger Funeral Services
0.3 milesBury St Edmunds, IP33 3JT
L Fulcher
1.2 miles5 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SP
G.R. Peachy & Son
11.0 miles16 North Terrace, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7AB
Mark Skinner Funeral Services
11.5 miles30 Bury Road, Thetford, IP24 3DE
East of England Coop Funeral Services
11.5 milesThetford, IP24 3AW
Co-operative society
Turner Funerals
11.5 miles15 Old Market Street, Thetford, IP24 2EQ
L. Fulcher Funeral Directors
11.7 miles13 Earles Street, Thetford, IP24 2AB
Dignity
H & AW Palmer Funeral Services
11.9 milesLittle St Mary's, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9LQ
Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service
12.3 milesMilton Road South, Stowmarket, IP14 1EZ
£2,515 attended funeral from their price list
Meredith Greengrass Funeral Services
12.7 milesIpswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AH
Co-operative society
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The Co-operative Funeralcare
12.7 milesIpswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AD
Co-op Funeralcare
L. Fulcher
12.7 milesIpswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AD
Martin & Sons
12.9 miles37 Nethergate Street, Sudbury, CO10 8NP
£2,340 attended funeral £1,430 direct cremation from their price list
The Co-operative Funeralcare
13.1 miles154 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 9AQ
Co-op Funeralcare
Hunnaball of Sudbury
14.2 miles62A North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RE
Brown Fenn & Parker
14.2 miles37 North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RD
£2,495 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
J. Edwards Funeral Director
14.2 miles28 North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RB
£1,100 direct cremation from their price list
Mark Skinner Funeral Service
14.4 miles27 High Street, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9JS
Coop Funeral Services
14.4 milesCornard Road, Sudbury, CO10 2XA
Co-op Funeralcare
Turner Funerals
14.4 miles2A Thetford Road, Brandon, IP27 0BS
Meredith Greengrass Funeral Services
15.9 milesStation Yard, Ipswich, IP6 8AY
Co-operative society
The Co-operative Funeralcare
16.2 miles7 High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AA
Co-op Funeralcare
R. J. Pepper and Son
16.9 milesSoham, CB7 5HA
G.M. Taylor
17.2 miles101 High Street, Ipswich, IP7 5EJ
Kingsbury & Saunders
17.3 miles61 George Street, Ipswich, IP7 5BW
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Compare funeral director prices near Bury St Edmunds
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 director | Distance | Attended funeral | Direct cremation |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Fulcher | 0.2 miles | £2,795 | £1,545 |
| Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service | 12.3 miles | £2,515 | — |
| Martin & Sons (price list 2022) | 12.9 miles | £2,340 | £1,430 |
| Brown Fenn & Parker | 14.2 miles | £2,495 | £1,545 |
| J. Edwards Funeral Director | 14.2 miles | — | £1,100 |
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Crematoria near Bury St Edmunds
West Suffolk Crematorium
2.3 milesBury St Edmunds, IP28 6RR
Standard cremation fee £1,425 (2026)
Ipswich Crematorium
23.1 milesIpswich, IP4 2TQ
Standard cremation fee £865 (2026)
Breckland Crematorium
24.5 milesHingham, NR9 4NP
Standard cremation fee £1,190 (2026)
Cam Valley Crematorium
24.7 milesSaffron Walden, CB10 1FE
Standard cremation fee £1,425 (2026)
Colchester Crematorium
27.2 milesColchester, CO2 8PR
Standard cremation fee £1,160 (2026)
Seven Hills Crematorium
27.4 milesFelixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP10 0FG
Standard cremation fee £1,125 (2026)
Cemeteries in and near Bury St Edmunds
- The Great Churchyard · 0.3 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds Cemetery · 0.6 miles
Natural & woodland burial near Bury St Edmunds
Woodland Burials
28.4 milesManningtree, CO11 2TQ
Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground
31.5 milesGreat Dunmow, CM6 3PJ
Saxmundham, IP17 1JU
Colney Woodland Burial Park
33.4 milesNorwich, NR4 7TY
Faith & cultural funerals in Bury St Edmunds
Places of worship near Bury St Edmunds — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.
Catholic churches (1 nearby)
- Catholic Church of St Edmund King & Martyr · 0.4 miles
Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)
- Saint John The Evangelist · 0.2 miles — St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds
- Saint Edmundsbury Cathedral · 0.2 miles — Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds
- St Mary · 0.3 miles
- St Peter · 0.4 miles — Hospital Road, IP33 3JT
- All Saints Church · 0.8 miles — Park Road, IP33 3QW
Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)
- United Reformed Church · 0.2 miles — Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds
- Bury St Edmunds Presbyterian Church · 1.0 mile — New Bury Community Centre, Charles Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6TD
Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →
Methodist churches (2 nearby)
- Trinity Methodist Church · 0.1 miles — 23A Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1EB
- Northumberland Avenue Methodist Church · 1.2 miles
Baptist churches (1 nearby)
- Garland Street Baptist Chapel · 0.1 miles
Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)
- Beacon Church · 0.9 miles — Oakes Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6PX
Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →
Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)
- Quaker Meeting House · 0.2 miles — St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SJ
Salvation Army (1 nearby)
- Salvation Army Hall · 0.3 miles — St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SP
Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)
- Kingdom Hall · 0.8 miles
Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 0.9 miles
Also useful in Bury St Edmunds: find a church in Bury St Edmunds for a funeral service
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When someone dies in Bury St Edmunds: what to do
- Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
- 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.
- Register the death with West Suffolk register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
- 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.
- Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.
Funeral costs in Bury St Edmunds
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 Bury St Edmunds?
We list 7 funeral directors based in Bury St Edmunds, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bury St Edmunds?
The nearest crematorium to Bury St Edmunds is West Suffolk Crematorium, about 2.3 miles from the town centre. Ipswich Crematorium (23.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bury St Edmunds?
Contact West Suffolk 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 Bury St Edmunds?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bury St Edmunds is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only) at Brown Fenn & Parker; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bury St Edmunds?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bury St Edmunds 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.
Funeral directors in nearby towns
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- Thetford11.8 mi
- Stowmarket12.7 mi
- Clare12.8 mi
- Newmarket12.9 mi
- Sudbury14.2 mi
- Lakenheath14.4 mi
- Brandon14.5 mi
- Needham Market15.8 mi
- Haverhill16.3 mi