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Funeral directors in Castle Cary

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

There is no funeral director listed in Castle Cary itself, and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Mendip Crematorium, 7.6 miles away. Deaths in Castle Cary 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 Castle Cary

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 Castle Cary

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 Directors6.8 miles£3,025—
Peter Jackson Funeral Services9.4 miles£2,945£1,595
L C Hill and Son Funeral Directors10.9 miles£3,240£2,050
Peter Jackson Funeral Services11.2 miles£2,945£1,595
Bracher Bros Ltd11.2 miles£2,895£1,545
William Adlam Funeral Directors12.7 miles£2,395£1,545
B H Mears13.7 miles£2,995£1,545
F Curtis and Son Funeral Directors16.5 miles£3,115£2,050
M.J. Sheppard17.1 miles£2,630£1,664
Cheddar & District Funeral Directors (price list 2023)17.2 miles£1,775—

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Crematoria near Castle Cary

Cemeteries in and near Castle Cary

Natural & woodland burial near Castle Cary

Faith & cultural funerals in Castle Cary

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (1 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 →

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

When someone dies in Castle Cary: 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 Castle Cary

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 Castle Cary?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Castle Cary, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Castle Cary?
The nearest crematorium to Castle Cary is Mendip Crematorium, about 7.6 miles from the town centre. Yeovil Crematorium (12.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Castle Cary?
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 Castle Cary?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Castle Cary 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 Castle Cary?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Castle Cary 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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