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Funeral directors in Hatherleigh

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Hatherleigh, Devon, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Hatherleigh itself, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is North Devon Crematorium, 16.9 miles away. Deaths in Hatherleigh are registered with West Devon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hatherleigh

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 Hatherleigh

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
A D Williams Funeral Directors (price list 2024)16.4 miles£2,195—
Friendship & Sons Funeral Directors (price list 2024)17.5 miles£1,896£850
Padfields18.2 miles£1,950£1,350
R.P. Byrom & Son18.2 miles£2,195£1,295
A White & Sons18.3 miles—£1,680
L. Clarke & Sons20.3 miles£2,195£1,295
Coombes & Sons Funeral Directors23.4 miles£2,495£1,545

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Crematoria near Hatherleigh

Cemeteries in and near Hatherleigh

Natural & woodland burial near Hatherleigh

Faith & cultural funerals in Hatherleigh

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

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

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Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Hatherleigh: 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 West Devon 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 Hatherleigh

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 Hatherleigh?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Hatherleigh, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hatherleigh?
The nearest crematorium to Hatherleigh is North Devon Crematorium, about 16.9 miles from the town centre. Exeter & Devon Crematorium (26.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hatherleigh?
Contact West Devon 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 Hatherleigh?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hatherleigh is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Padfields. 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 West Devon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hatherleigh?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hatherleigh 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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