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Funeral directors in Dudley

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Dudley, and 117 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gornalwood Crematorium, 2.1 miles away. Deaths in Dudley are registered with Dudley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Dudley

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 Dudley

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
Jennings Funeral Directors2.7 miles£2,695£1,545
Hickton Family Funeral Directors2.8 miles£2,570—
F. P. Gaunt and Sons2.9 miles£1,765—
The Little Funeral Company3.2 miles—£1,644
George Webb & Son Funeral Directors3.6 miles£2,495£1,545
S. Webb & Son Funeral Directors3.9 miles—£1,765
Farmer & Son Funeral Directors4.0 miles£2,725—
G Gibbs Funeral Directors4.0 miles£2,595£1,545
Mark Roy Timmins Funeral Director4.1 miles£2,570—
J Vernon Kendrick Funeral Directors4.2 miles£2,725—

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Crematoria near Dudley

Cemeteries in and near Dudley

Natural & woodland burial near Dudley

Faith & cultural funerals in Dudley

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

Places of worship near Dudley — 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 →

Also useful in Dudley: find a church in Dudley for a funeral service · prayer times in Dudley for janazah

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

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

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 Dudley?
We list 1 funeral director based in Dudley, 41 funeral directors within 5 miles and 117 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Dudley?
The nearest crematorium to Dudley is Gornalwood Crematorium, about 2.1 miles from the town centre. Rowley Regis Cemetery & Crematorium (2.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Dudley?
Contact Dudley 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 Dudley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Dudley is £1,765 (funeral director’s charges only) at F. P. Gaunt and Sons; add the crematorium fee — £1,064 at Gornalwood 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 Dudley are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Dudley?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Dudley, hindu funerals in Dudley, sikh funerals in Dudley, buddhist funerals in Dudley, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Dudley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Dudley 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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