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Funeral directors in Devizes

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Devizes, and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West Wiltshire Crematorium, 6.5 miles away. Deaths in Devizes 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 Devizes

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 Devizes

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
John Stuart Funeral Directors0.1 miles£2,495£1,645
Charles S Winchcombe & Son0.1 miles£2,940£1,950
Odette Funeral Director6.0 miles£2,700—
D. J. Bewley Funeral Directors6.3 miles£3,195£1,835
C S Bowyer Funeral Directors9.2 miles£2,995£1,745
D J Bewley Funeral Directors9.5 miles£3,195£1,835
Claridge Funeral Service12.4 miles£2,355£1,695
F Curtis and Son Funeral Directors12.9 miles£3,115£2,050
Mead Family Funerals14.9 miles£2,450£1,950
W.F. Dolman and Son15.7 miles£2,550£1,780
Hooper & Son15.9 miles£2,595£1,745

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Crematoria near Devizes

Cemeteries in and near Devizes

Natural & woodland burial near Devizes

Faith & cultural funerals in Devizes

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist 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 (1 nearby)
  • St Andrew's · 0.2 miles — Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NJ

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker 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 Devizes: 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 Devizes

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 Devizes?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Devizes, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 14 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Devizes?
The nearest crematorium to Devizes is West Wiltshire Crematorium, about 6.5 miles from the town centre. North Wiltshire Crematorium (14.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Devizes?
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 Devizes?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Devizes is £2,355 (funeral director’s charges only) at Claridge Funeral Service; 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.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Devizes?
Yes — see our local guides to buddhist funerals in Devizes, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Devizes?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Devizes 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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