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Funeral directors in Chard

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

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Chard town centre, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Taunton Crematorium, 12.1 miles away. Deaths in Chard 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 Chard

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Directory data refreshed .

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Compare funeral director prices near Chard

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
A.J. Wakely & Sons4.3 miles£3,040£2,150
A.J. Wakely & Sons10.3 miles£3,040£2,150
Taunton Funeral Service (price list 2021)11.9 miles£2,250£1,531
Wallace Stuart Lady Funeral Directors15.3 miles£2,485£1,075
E A Dodd and Son16.7 miles£3,072.5£2,055

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Crematoria near Chard

Cemeteries in and near Chard

Natural & woodland burial near Chard

Faith & cultural funerals in Chard

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Chard: 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 Chard

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 (published 7 January 2026 by SunLife, an insurer that also sells funeral plans). 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 Chard?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Chard?
The nearest crematorium to Chard is Taunton Crematorium, about 12.1 miles from the town centre. Yeovil Crematorium (13.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Chard?
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 Chard?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Chard is £2,485 (funeral director’s charges only) at Wallace Stuart Lady Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,142 at Taunton 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 Chard?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Chard 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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