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Funeral directors in Ledbury

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ledbury, Herefordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Ledbury, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Hereford Crematorium, 13.3 miles away. Deaths in Ledbury 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 Ledbury

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 Ledbury

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
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors0.2 miles£3,445£2,050
Abbotsfield and Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors10.5 miles£3,445£2,050
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors12.2 miles£3,445£2,050
Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors13.0 miles£2,695£1,745
A V Band13.3 miles£2,795£1,645
Bedwardine Funeral Services13.4 miles£2,950—
A. V. Band Funeral Directors14.1 miles£2,795£1,545
Worcester Funeral Service14.5 miles£2,445£895
Ernest Cocks & Sons14.7 miles£2,895£1,645
Gordon Blake14.9 miles£2,860£1,790

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Crematoria near Ledbury

Cemeteries in and near Ledbury

Natural & woodland burial near Ledbury

Faith & cultural funerals in Ledbury

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Ledbury — 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 (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (5 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 →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Ledbury: 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 Ledbury

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 Ledbury?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Ledbury, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ledbury?
The nearest crematorium to Ledbury is Hereford Crematorium, about 13.3 miles from the town centre. Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery (15.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ledbury?
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 Ledbury?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ledbury is £2,445 (funeral director’s charges only) at Worcester Funeral Service; 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.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Ledbury?
Yes — see our local guides to buddhist funerals in Ledbury, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ledbury?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ledbury 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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