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Funeral directors in Eccleshall

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Eccleshall itself, and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Stafford Crematorium, 8.0 miles away. Deaths in Eccleshall are registered with Stafford register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Eccleshall

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 Eccleshall

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
Isobel Whittaker Funeral Services4.7 miles£2,180£1,200
Robert Nicholls Funeral Directors7.5 miles£2,595£1,545
Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors10.6 miles£1,547£1,250
Hiltons12.0 miles£2,150—
Tudor-Davies Funeral Services12.9 miles£1,581—
Tranter L & Son Funeral Directors Ltd13.7 miles—£2,295
J P Keates and Son14.0 miles£2,255£2,380

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Crematoria near Eccleshall

Cemeteries in and near Eccleshall

Natural & woodland burial near Eccleshall

Faith & cultural funerals in Eccleshall

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (1 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 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 →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Eccleshall?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Eccleshall, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 11 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Eccleshall?
The nearest crematorium to Eccleshall is Stafford Crematorium, about 8.0 miles from the town centre. Newcastle Crematorium (12.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Eccleshall?
Contact Stafford 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 Eccleshall?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Eccleshall is £1,547 (funeral director’s charges only) at Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £945 at Stafford 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 Stafford are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Eccleshall?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Eccleshall 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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