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Funeral directors in Fowey

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Fowey, Cornwall, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Fowey itself, and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Glynn Valley Crematorium, 8.8 miles away. Deaths in Fowey are registered with Cornwall register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Fowey

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 Fowey

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
Ken Newcombe Funeral Directors5.4 miles£2,395£1,545
Hayley's Funerals6.3 miles£2,095£1,195
Wedlake Funeral Home6.6 miles£1,996—
Paul Bourton Funeral Service7.1 miles£2,350£1,195
Wedlake Funeral Home7.7 miles£1,996—
R J Bray and Son Funeral Directors15.2 miles£2,116£1,250
Earl of Plymouth21.3 miles£2,595£1,645
Clifford's Funeral Directors21.3 miles£1,800—

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Crematoria near Fowey

Cemeteries in and near Fowey

Natural & woodland burial near Fowey

Faith & cultural funerals in Fowey

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

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Fowey?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Fowey, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 9 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Fowey?
The nearest crematorium to Fowey is Glynn Valley Crematorium, about 8.8 miles from the town centre. Penmount Crematorium (18.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Fowey?
Contact Cornwall 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 Fowey?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Fowey is £1,800 (funeral director’s charges only) at Clifford's Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,360 at Glynn Valley 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 Cornwall are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Fowey?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Fowey 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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