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Funeral directors in Lichfield

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Lichfield (Caerlwytgoed), Staffordshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 7 funeral directors based in Lichfield, and 55 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Lichfield & District Crematorium, 3.6 miles away. Deaths in Lichfield are registered with Lichfield register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Lichfield

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 Lichfield

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
Jukes Funeral Services0.1 miles£3,150—
FM & J Wait Funeral Directors6.7 miles£2,495£1,545
Royal Town Funeral Directors6.7 miles£2,000£1,427
Philip Emery Funeral Directors7.0 miles£2,947£1,550
Jukes & Dobson Funeral Services7.4 miles£3,150—
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors7.4 miles£2,695£1,545

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Crematoria near Lichfield

Cemeteries in and near Lichfield

Natural & woodland burial near Lichfield

Faith & cultural funerals in Lichfield

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

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (3 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (6 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Lichfield: find a church in Lichfield for a funeral service

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

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

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 Lichfield?
We list 7 funeral directors based in Lichfield, 8 funeral directors within 5 miles and 55 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Lichfield?
The nearest crematorium to Lichfield is Lichfield & District Crematorium, about 3.6 miles from the city centre. Sutton Coldfield Crematorium (7.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Lichfield?
Contact Lichfield 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 Lichfield?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Lichfield is £2,000 (funeral director’s charges only) at Royal Town Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £995 at Lichfield & District 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 Lichfield are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Lichfield?
Yes — see our local guides to catholic funerals in Lichfield, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Lichfield?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Lichfield 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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