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Funeral directors in Chippenham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Chippenham, and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West Wiltshire Crematorium, 8.3 miles away. Deaths in Chippenham are registered with Wiltshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Chippenham

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 Chippenham

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
Odette Funeral Director5.0 miles£2,700—
D. J. Bewley Funeral Directors5.9 miles£3,195£1,835
Charles S Winchcombe & Son8.9 miles£2,940£1,950
John Stuart Funeral Directors9.1 miles£2,495£1,645
C S Bowyer Funeral Directors10.1 miles£2,995£1,745
D J Bewley Funeral Directors10.3 miles£3,195£1,835
W.F. Dolman and Son11.3 miles£2,550£1,780
Hooper & Son11.9 miles£2,595£1,745
G. F. Hunt Funeral Directors12.6 miles£2,695£1,645
Paul Dellenty Funeral Director13.2 miles£2,655£1,450

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Crematoria near Chippenham

Cemeteries in and near Chippenham

Natural & woodland burial near Chippenham

Faith & cultural funerals in Chippenham

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

Mosques (2 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Chippenham: 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 Wiltshire 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Chippenham

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 Chippenham?
We list 1 funeral director based in Chippenham, 6 funeral directors within 5 miles and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Chippenham?
The nearest crematorium to Chippenham is West Wiltshire Crematorium, about 8.3 miles from the town centre. North Wiltshire Crematorium (12.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Chippenham?
Contact Wiltshire 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 Chippenham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Chippenham is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only) at John Stuart Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at West Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Chippenham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Chippenham 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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