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Funeral directors in Coleford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Coleford, Gloucestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Coleford, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gloucester Crematorium, 17.5 miles away. Deaths in Coleford are registered with Forest of Dean register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Coleford

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 Coleford

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
Ernest Heal and Sons4.5 miles£2,860£1,790
Gordon Blake5.5 miles£2,860£1,790
Abbotsfield and Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors8.6 miles£3,445£2,050
Dursley Funeral Directors13.6 miles£2,995£1,645
Ian Watts and Son Funeral Directors15.5 miles£2,425£1,550
Grimes & Goscombe Chipping Manor15.7 miles£2,995£1,745
Ernest Cocks & Sons16.2 miles£2,895£1,645
Philip Ford and Son Funeral Directors17.2 miles£2,995£1,745
Julian Tooley (price list 2024)17.5 miles£3,270£1,682
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors17.7 miles£3,445£2,050
Thomas J Thomas & Sons Funeral Directors17.8 miles£2,495£1,645

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Crematoria near Coleford

Cemeteries in and near Coleford

Natural & woodland burial near Coleford

Faith & cultural funerals in Coleford

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

Catholic churches (3 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

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Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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When someone dies in Coleford: 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 Forest of Dean register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Forest of Dean Council bereavement services.
  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 Coleford

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 Coleford?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Coleford, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Coleford?
The nearest crematorium to Coleford is Gloucester Crematorium, about 17.5 miles from the town centre. Langstone Vale Crematorium (17.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Coleford?
Contact Forest of Dean 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 Coleford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Coleford is £2,425 (funeral director’s charges only) at Ian Watts and Son Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,156 at Gloucester 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 Forest of Dean are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Coleford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Coleford 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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