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Funeral directors in Hungerford

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Hungerford, Berkshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director within 2 miles of the Hungerford town centre, and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West Berkshire Crematorium, 12.6 miles away. Deaths in Hungerford are registered with West Berkshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Hungerford

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Directory data refreshed .

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Compare funeral director prices near Hungerford

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
Camp Hopson Funeral Directors8.2 miles£2,995£1,545
Claridge Funeral Service9.2 miles£2,355£1,695
H. J. Knapp & Sons12.5 miles£2,495£1,545
G & L Evans Funeral14.2 miles£2,795£1,545
Mead Family Funerals14.3 miles£2,450£1,950
A. E. Smith & Son Funeral Directors15.0 miles£2,795£1,545
Jackson & Browning17.0 miles£1,995£1,500

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Crematoria near Hungerford

Cemeteries in and near Hungerford

Natural & woodland burial near Hungerford

Faith & cultural funerals in Hungerford

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (4 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 (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 (published 7 January 2026 by SunLife, an insurer that also sells funeral plans). 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 Hungerford?
We list 0 funeral directors within 2 miles, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 2 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Hungerford?
The nearest crematorium to Hungerford is West Berkshire Crematorium, about 12.6 miles from the town centre. Charlton Park Crematorium (12.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Hungerford?
Contact West Berkshire 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 Hungerford?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Hungerford is £1,995 (funeral director’s charges only) at Jackson & Browning; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Hungerford?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Hungerford 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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