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Funeral directors in Cradley Heath

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Cradley Heath, West Midlands, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Cradley Heath, and 103 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Rowley Regis Cemetery & Crematorium, 1.4 miles away. Deaths in Cradley Heath are registered with Sandwell register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Cradley Heath

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 Cradley Heath

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
Hickton Family Funeral Directors0.2 miles£2,570—
Mark Roy Timmins Funeral Director1.6 miles£2,570—
F. P. Gaunt and Sons1.7 miles£1,765—
J Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors1.9 miles£2,725—
Farmer & Son Funeral Directors3.3 miles£2,725—
Gaunts of Wollaston Funeral Directors3.4 miles£1,875—
H Porter and Sons3.4 miles£2,825£1,895
Hickton Family Funeral Directors4.2 miles£2,570—
J T Brookes & Co4.5 miles£2,355—
Trinity Funeral Services4.7 miles£2,475£1,500
Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors4.7 miles£2,495£1,745
George Webb & Son Funeral Directors4.9 miles£2,495£1,545

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Crematoria near Cradley Heath

Cemeteries in and near Cradley Heath

Natural & woodland burial near Cradley Heath

Faith & cultural funerals in Cradley Heath

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (8 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (7 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 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 (4 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Cradley Heath: 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 Sandwell register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Sandwell 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.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Cradley Heath

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 Cradley Heath?
We list 1 funeral director based in Cradley Heath, 31 funeral directors within 5 miles and 103 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Cradley Heath?
The nearest crematorium to Cradley Heath is Rowley Regis Cemetery & Crematorium, about 1.4 miles from the town centre. Gornalwood Crematorium (3.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Cradley Heath?
Contact Sandwell 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 Cradley Heath?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Cradley Heath is £1,765 (funeral director’s charges only) at F. P. Gaunt and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,071 at Rowley Regis Cemetery & 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 Sandwell are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Cradley Heath?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Cradley Heath 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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