Ernest Heal & Sons
2.1 milesSouth Road, Coleford, GL16 7BH
Funeral directors in Forest of Dean
There are 4 funeral directors in Forest of Dean, including 2 Co-op, co-operative or Dignity branches. The nearest crematorium is Gloucester Crematorium, about 14.6 miles from the centre of the area. Deaths here are registered with Forest of Dean register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.
All funeral directors in Forest of Dean
Sorted by distance from the centre of Forest of Dean. We never rank by payment. Data checked September 2026.
Gordon Blake
2.5 miles2 High Street, Cinderford, GL14 2SH
£2,860 attended funeral £1,790 direct cremation from their price list
Step-free
The Co-operative Funeralcare
2.6 milesLower High Street, Cinderford, GL14 2TD
Co-op Funeralcare 24/7
The Co-operative Funeralcare
3.0 milesColeford, GL16 9ZZ
Co-op Funeralcare
Crematoria near Forest of Dean
Gloucester Crematorium
14.6 milesGloucester, GL4 4PA
Standard cremation fee £1,156 (2026/27)
Hereford Crematorium
18.7 milesHereford, HR4 0JA
Standard cremation fee £1,054 (2026/27)
Langstone Vale Crematorium
20.2 milesMagor Road, Newport, NP18 2EB
Standard cremation fee £1,260 (2026)
Gwent Crematorium
21.5 milesCwmbrân, NP44 2BZ
Standard cremation fee £949 (2026/27)
Westerleigh Crematorium and Cemetery
21.7 milesYate, BS37 8RF
Standard cremation fee £1,425 (2026)
Cemeteries in Forest of Dean
When someone dies in Forest of Dean
- Get the death confirmed — call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 if it was expected, or 999 if it was sudden.
- Register the death within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register · Forest of Dean Council bereavement services.
- Compare two or three funeral directors above and ask for their standardised price lists.
Frequently asked questions
How many funeral directors are there in Forest of Dean?
We list 4 funeral directors in Forest of Dean.
Which crematorium is nearest to Forest of Dean?
Gloucester Crematorium (14.6 miles) and Hereford Crematorium (18.7 miles).
How much does a funeral cost in Forest of Dean?
Compare funeral directors’ standardised price lists. National averages (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026): direct cremation £1,628, simple funeral £3,828.