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Funeral directors in Hanley

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

There is no funeral director listed in Hanley itself, and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium, 2.0 miles away. Deaths in Hanley are registered with Stoke-on-Trent register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hanley

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 Hanley

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
Tudor-Davies Funeral Services1.2 miles£1,581—
Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors1.6 miles£1,547£1,250
John Garside & Son Funeral Directors6.3 miles£2,495£1,645
J P Keates and Son8.2 miles£2,255£2,380
David H. Smith Funeral Directors8.6 miles£2,900£2,705
Isobel Whittaker Funeral Services9.4 miles£2,180£1,200
Three Shires Independent Funeral Services (price list 2022)9.6 miles£1,495£1,200
Larvin & Clegg9.7 miles£1,850—
John Garside & Son9.7 miles£2,495£1,645

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Crematoria near Hanley

Cemeteries in and near Hanley

Natural & woodland burial near Hanley

Faith & cultural funerals in Hanley

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)

Hindu 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 (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (4 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Hanley: 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 Stoke-on-Trent register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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 Hanley

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 Hanley?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Hanley, 18 funeral directors within 5 miles and 31 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hanley?
The nearest crematorium to Hanley is Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium, about 2.0 miles from the town centre. Newcastle Crematorium (2.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hanley?
Contact Stoke-on-Trent 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 Hanley?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hanley is £1,547 (funeral director’s charges only) at Simpson and Wilde Independent Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,095 at Carmountside Cemetery and 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 Stoke-on-Trent are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hanley?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hanley 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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