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Funeral directors in Hereford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Hereford (Henffordd), Herefordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 4 funeral directors based in Hereford, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hereford Crematorium, 1.0 mile away. Deaths in Hereford are registered with Herefordshire, County of register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hereford

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Hereford

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
Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors0.8 miles£2,695£1,745
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors0.9 miles£3,445£2,050
Abbotsfield and Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors11.3 miles£3,445£2,050
R W Mann & Son12.0 miles£2,695£1,545
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors12.4 miles£3,445£2,050
Cheriton Funerals13.4 miles£2,910—
Ernest Heal and Sons17.0 miles£2,860£1,790
Gordon Blake18.5 miles£2,860£1,790
Julian Tooley (price list 2024)20.8 miles£3,270£1,682
Thomas J Thomas & Sons Funeral Directors20.9 miles£2,495£1,645
A V Band22.3 miles£2,795£1,645
Bedwardine Funeral Services22.4 miles£2,950—

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Crematoria near Hereford

Cemeteries in and near Hereford

Natural & woodland burial near Hereford

Faith & cultural funerals in Hereford

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

Buddhist temples & centres (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (2 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 (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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 Hereford?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Hereford, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hereford?
The nearest crematorium to Hereford is Hereford Crematorium, about 1.0 mile from the city centre. Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery (23.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hereford?
Contact Herefordshire, County of 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 Hereford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hereford is £2,495 (funeral director’s charges only) at Thomas J Thomas & Sons Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,054 at Hereford 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 Herefordshire, County of are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hereford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hereford 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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