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Funeral directors in Godalming

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Godalming, Surrey, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 5 funeral directors based in Godalming, and 37 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Guildford Crematorium, 1.6 miles away. Deaths in Godalming are registered with Waverley register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Godalming

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 Godalming

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
Mullard Funerals0.1 miles£3,760£2,050
Godalming Funeral Service0.3 miles£3,140£2,045
Gorringes Funeral Directors0.7 miles£3,195£1,745
Robert Ayling Funeral Directors4.5 miles£3,195£1,645
Lodge Brothers5.7 miles£4,410£2,665
E. Finch & Sons7.8 miles£3,195£1,745
G M Luff & Partners Independent Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons8.3 miles£3,760£2,050
R H Faulkner and Daughter Independent Funeral Directors8.4 miles£2,896£1,600
Thorne Leggett Funeral Directors9.0 miles£3,140£2,050

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Crematoria near Godalming

Cemeteries in and near Godalming

Natural & woodland burial near Godalming

Faith & cultural funerals in Godalming

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

Mosques (5 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (4 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 (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (2 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Godalming: find a church in Godalming for a funeral service

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

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 Godalming?
We list 5 funeral directors based in Godalming, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 37 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Godalming?
The nearest crematorium to Godalming is Guildford Crematorium, about 1.6 miles from the town centre. Rushmoor Crematorium (6.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Godalming?
Contact Waverley 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 Godalming?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Godalming is £2,896 (funeral director’s charges only) at R H Faulkner and Daughter Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,225 at Guildford 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 Waverley are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Godalming?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Godalming 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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