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Funeral directors in Gloucester

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Gloucester (Caerloyw), Gloucestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Gloucester, and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gloucester Crematorium, 1.4 miles away. Deaths in Gloucester are registered with Gloucester register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Gloucester

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Gloucester

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
Ernest Cocks & Sons0.8 miles£2,895£1,645
Mason & Stokes Funeral Directors8.0 miles£2,804£1,859
WS Trenhaile Funeral Directors8.1 miles£2,895£1,745
Selim Smith & Co8.3 miles£2,895£1,745
Philip Ford and Son Funeral Directors8.4 miles£2,995£1,745
Gordon Blake11.2 miles£2,860£1,790
Fred Steven Funeral Directors11.9 miles£2,990£1,980
Dursley Funeral Directors13.5 miles£2,995£1,645
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors14.1 miles£3,445£2,050

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Crematoria near Gloucester

Cemeteries in and near Gloucester

Natural & woodland burial near Gloucester

Faith & cultural funerals in Gloucester

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

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

Mosques (5 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 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 →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (4 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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

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 Gloucester?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Gloucester, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Gloucester?
The nearest crematorium to Gloucester is Gloucester Crematorium, about 1.4 miles from the city centre. The Vale Crematorium (20.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Gloucester?
Contact Gloucester 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 Gloucester?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Gloucester is £2,804 (funeral director’s charges only) at Mason & Stokes Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,156 at Gloucester 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 Gloucester are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Gloucester?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Gloucester, catholic funerals in Gloucester, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Gloucester?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Gloucester 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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