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Funeral directors in Dartmouth

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

There is no funeral director listed in Dartmouth itself, and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Torquay Crematorium, 9.4 miles away. Deaths in Dartmouth are registered with South Hams register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Dartmouth

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Dartmouth

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
Stockman & Loram The Family Run Funeral Service3.8 miles£2,480£1,850
Maunders Funeral Service6.0 miles£2,810£2,050
Torbay & District Funeral Service9.4 miles£2,810£2,050
Christophers' Family Funerals12.7 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Christophers' Family Funerals13.7 miles£2,495.01£1,425
Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service14.0 miles£1,895—
J H Way Funeral Services16.6 miles£2,810£2,050
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors17.2 miles£2,495£1,545
Otter Valley Funerals20.1 miles£2,650£1,395

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Crematoria near Dartmouth

Cemeteries in and near Dartmouth

Natural & woodland burial near Dartmouth

Faith & cultural funerals in Dartmouth

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

Buddhist temples & centres (1 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 →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Dartmouth: 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 South Hams 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 Dartmouth

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 Dartmouth?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Dartmouth, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Dartmouth?
The nearest crematorium to Dartmouth is Torquay Crematorium, about 9.4 miles from the town centre. The Park Crematorium, Plympton (21.2 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Dartmouth?
Contact South Hams 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 Dartmouth?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Dartmouth is £1,895 (funeral director’s charges only) at Oliver J. Knapman Funeral Service; add the crematorium fee — £1,495 at Torquay 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 South Hams are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Dartmouth?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Dartmouth 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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