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Funeral directors in Honiton

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Honiton, and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Taunton Crematorium, 14.7 miles away. Deaths in Honiton are registered with East Devon register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Honiton

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Honiton

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
E A Dodd and Son5.5 miles£3,072.5£2,055
A.J. Wakely & Sons12.1 miles£3,040£2,150
Walter H. Squires & Son14.5 miles£2,795£1,775
A.J. Wakely & Sons14.9 miles£3,040£2,150
Countryside Funerals15.0 miles£2,275£1,375
Exeter & District Funeral Service15.4 miles£2,910£2,050
Walter C Parsons15.5 miles£3,110£1,950
Taunton Funeral Service (price list 2021)15.6 miles£2,250£1,531

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Crematoria near Honiton

Cemeteries in and near Honiton

Natural & woodland burial near Honiton

Faith & cultural funerals in Honiton

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

Synagogues (1 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (7 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (2 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Honiton: 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 East 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 Honiton

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 Honiton?
We list 1 funeral director based in Honiton, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 7 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Honiton?
The nearest crematorium to Honiton is Taunton Crematorium, about 14.7 miles from the town centre. Exeter & Devon Crematorium (15.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Honiton?
Contact East 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 Honiton?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Honiton is £2,275 (funeral director’s charges only) at Countryside Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £1,142 at Taunton 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 East Devon are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Honiton?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Honiton 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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