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Funeral directors in Dorchester

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Dorchester, Dorset, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Dorchester, and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Weymouth Crematorium, 7.2 miles away. Deaths in Dorchester are registered with Dorset register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Dorchester

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 Dorchester

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
Peter Jackson Funeral Services18.2 miles£2,945£1,595
Tapper Funeral Services20.2 miles£2,740—
Yeatmans Funeral Directors21.3 miles£2,595£1,745
A.J. Wakely & Sons21.9 miles£3,040£2,150
Yeatmans Funeral Directors22.0 miles£2,695£1,745

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Crematoria near Dorchester

Cemeteries in and near Dorchester

Natural & woodland burial near Dorchester

Faith & cultural funerals in Dorchester

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (3 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 →

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 (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Dorchester?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Dorchester, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 6 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Dorchester?
The nearest crematorium to Dorchester is Weymouth Crematorium, about 7.2 miles from the town centre. Yeovil Crematorium (18.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Dorchester?
Contact Dorset 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 Dorchester?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Dorchester is £2,595 (funeral director’s charges only) at Yeatmans Funeral Directors. 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 Dorset are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Dorchester?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Dorchester 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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