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Funeral directors in Chagford

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

There is no funeral director listed in Chagford itself, and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, 14.8 miles away. Deaths in Chagford are registered with West Devon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Chagford

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 Chagford

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
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors9.1 miles£2,495£1,545
Christophers' Family Funerals11.5 miles£2,495.01£1,425
A White & Sons11.5 miles—£1,680
Christophers' Family Funerals14.0 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Walter C Parsons14.5 miles£3,110£1,950
Exeter & District Funeral Service14.5 miles£2,910£2,050
Walter H. Squires & Son15.3 miles£2,795£1,775
J H Way Funeral Services17.3 miles£2,810£2,050
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service17.4 miles£1,895—

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Crematoria near Chagford

Cemeteries in and near Chagford

Natural & woodland burial near Chagford

Faith & cultural funerals in Chagford

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

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist 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 →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Chagford: 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 West Devon 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 Chagford

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 Chagford?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Chagford, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 3 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Chagford?
The nearest crematorium to Chagford is Exeter & Devon Crematorium, about 14.8 miles from the town centre. Torquay Crematorium (18.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Chagford?
Contact West Devon 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 Chagford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Chagford is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,350 at Exeter & Devon 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 Devon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Chagford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Chagford 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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