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Funeral directors in Ludlow

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Ludlow (Llwydlo), Shropshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Ludlow, and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Wyre Forest Crematorium and Cemetery, 19.1 miles away. Deaths in Ludlow are registered with Shropshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Ludlow

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 Ludlow

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
R W Mann & Son9.7 miles£2,695£1,545
A S Morris & Son (price list 2023)12.3 miles£2,185—
B. Ince Funeral Director17.1 miles£1,820£1,380
Perry and Phillips17.1 miles£3,050£1,850
Cheriton Funerals20.4 miles£2,910—
Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors21.4 miles£2,695£1,745
Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors22.5 miles£3,445£2,050
Clive Pugh Funeral Directors23.4 miles—£2,735
Aubrey Kirkham23.8 miles£2,430—
A V Band24.0 miles£2,795£1,645
Bedwardine Funeral Services24.0 miles£2,950—

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Crematoria near Ludlow

Cemeteries in and near Ludlow

Natural & woodland burial near Ludlow

Faith & cultural funerals in Ludlow

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

Catholic churches (4 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 →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker 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 Ludlow: 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 Shropshire register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Shropshire 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 Ludlow

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 Ludlow?
We list 1 funeral director based in Ludlow, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 4 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Ludlow?
The nearest crematorium to Ludlow is Wyre Forest Crematorium and Cemetery, about 19.1 miles from the town centre. Hereford Crematorium (21.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Ludlow?
Contact Shropshire 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 Ludlow?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Ludlow is £1,820 (funeral director’s charges only) at B. Ince Funeral Director; add the crematorium fee — £1,195 at Wyre Forest Crematorium and Cemetery. 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 Shropshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Ludlow?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Ludlow 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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