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Funeral directors in Lydney

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Lydney, Gloucestershire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Lydney itself, and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Westerleigh Crematorium and Cemetery, 15.9 miles away. Deaths in Lydney are registered with Forest of Dean register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Lydney

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 Lydney

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
Gordon Blake6.9 miles£2,860£1,790
Dursley Funeral Directors8.1 miles£2,995£1,645
Grimes & Goscombe Chipping Manor9.8 miles£2,995£1,745
Ernest Heal and Sons9.9 miles£2,860£1,790
Abbotsfield and Dawe Brothers Funeral Directors13.3 miles£3,445£2,050
Philip Ford and Son Funeral Directors13.3 miles£2,995£1,745
Fred Steven Funeral Directors13.4 miles£2,990£1,980
Graham Palmer13.5 miles£2,570£1,295
Ian Watts and Son Funeral Directors13.7 miles£2,425£1,550
Ernest Cocks & Sons14.9 miles£2,895£1,645

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Crematoria near Lydney

Cemeteries in and near Lydney

Natural & woodland burial near Lydney

Faith & cultural funerals in Lydney

Places of worship near Lydney — 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 (4 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 (3 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 →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (3 nearby)

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

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

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 Lydney?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Lydney, 0 funeral directors within 5 miles and 10 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Lydney?
The nearest crematorium to Lydney is Westerleigh Crematorium and Cemetery, about 15.9 miles from the town centre. Gloucester Crematorium (16.0 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Lydney?
Contact Forest of Dean 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 Lydney?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Lydney is £2,425 (funeral director’s charges only) at Ian Watts and Son Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,425 at Westerleigh 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 Forest of Dean are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Lydney?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Lydney 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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